What Makes You a Champion?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

Photo: David J. Phillip, AP Sunday night the San Antonio  Spurs won the NBA Championship for the fifth time. They…

Are You Blooming Where You’re Planted?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

I recently planted flowers and herbs. They bring a lot of joy throughout the season. As you plan your garden,…

How Are You Punctuating Your Life?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

This column is in memory of Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet, inspirer and grammatical teacher. She showed us how to put…

Memorial Day

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

This Memorial Day is a good time to reflect on how lucky and blessed we are to live in a free…

A Tribute to Humanity

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

I was moved watching the opening dedication of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. It is a testament to resilience, courage and compassion. Survivors,…

In What Round Would You Be Drafted?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

Photo from the Official Site of the New Orleans’ Saints The NFL draft took place last week. It was exciting…

How Can Time In Increase Your Resilience?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

We are familiar with the expression “Time Out.” We put children in this place to give them a break or…

How Strong Are You?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

Photo from Quad-City Times Online Phone Gallery Last week at the Boston Marathon We saw courage, determination and community win…

Passion: A Noteworthy Concept

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

The ’80s rock band, Kiss, recently got inducted into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Paul Stanley, founding band member,…

What Does It Take To Be a Champion?

Mary Ann Skipper 2014 Leadership Tips

For the second time in history, both the U Conn Huskies and the Lady Huskies celebrated college basketball championships. This…