It is not surprising that career lessons from one of the fastest drivers in the world resonated with so many people. Pippa Mann[1] is currently the fastest female driver in history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with her record lap of 230.1mph. In our first conversation[2], Mann shared five winning strategies to drive your career:
- Go where the road takes you
- Strive like a rookie
- Set the pace
- Keep your eyes on the road ahead
- Steer clear of distractions
What ultimately drives Mann and her relentless race to the finish line, though, might surprise you. "What fuels me is making an impact," Mann states with conviction. "I'm driven to use my platform to make a difference. Whether that's inspiring young girls to pursue their own dreams or saving lives, the greater my career success, the greater my opportunity to make an impact."
The good news is you don't have to wait until you make it big to make a big impact.
Find your fans
Belief fuels higher performance than any octane level ever could. Have an idea about how you could make a difference for your company, colleague or cause? Start by engaging your own fan base -- both steadfast supporters who will cheer you on from the stands and the crew who will get hands-on to help tune up your idea. "I was raised to believe that if I was prepared to work hard, and set my mind to something, I could achieve anything," recalls Mann. "My mother was a fiercely successful businesswoman, rising to the top of her field where there were few other women. And my father told me the story over