We all say things can be better. These women act. Whether fixing the finances of a down-on-its luck city, sheltering homeless veterans or helping orphaned polar bears, they're intent on leaving the world better off.
FirstMerit's Sandy Pierce: Standing up for Detroit Bank of America's Cathy Bessant: Paying It Forward M&T's Michele Trolli: Leading a Bear of a Digital Transformation Zions' LeeAnne Linderman: Starting a Charity from Scratch RBC's Lisa Pollina: Creating Jobs for Military Veterans NorthStar's Julie Goodridge: Fighting for Investors and Gay Marriage