What Do Linus, Trapeze Artists and Fall Have in Common?

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

Fall is a time of change and transition.The leaves turn from greento fabulous shades of orange, brown and yellow,school starts…

Have You Seen Fairy Hair?

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

I recently met a 72-year-old ladywho had permanent glitter in her hair.I was fascinated, and it brought a smileto my…

How Good of a Driver Are You?

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

I recently drove carsat the BMW test track.It was a thrilling and unique experience.As I turned the sharp curvesmy coach…

The Art of the Pivot

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

Given the last yearand the fact that we are now in Springwhen the flowers are bloomingand greenery is growing,this quote…

Moving At the Speed of a Turtle

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

One of the best things about living in Floridais being able to be outside at this time of year.I take…

Are You a Believer?

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

Last night my hometown team,the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,won the Super Bowl.With Tom Brady at the helm,he once again showed the…

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary Ann Skipper 2021 Leadership Tips

With the recent violence at the Capitol,it is especially poignantthat we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,a man known for…

What is the Color of the Year?

Mary Ann Skipper 2020 Leadership Tips

Many of us are ready tosay goodbye to 2020.It has been a year ofthe pandemic, politics, and protests. With a…

Where Do You Target Your Thoughts?

Mary Ann Skipper 2020 Leadership Tips

Most everyone I talk to these days is tired.We are experiencing Covid fatigue, election burnout,economic worries and indecision on what…

5 Coping Strategies for These Tumultuous Times

Mary Ann Skipper 2020 Leadership Tips

The unexpected 10 storms in the Gulf of Mexico this yearseem to mirror the stormy conditions that we find ourselves…