What Boundaries Are You Breaking?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

Yesterday Nik Wallenda, daredevil and tightrope artist, walked across the Grand Canyon on a high wire without a tether or…

How Does Touching the Heart Impact Your Organization?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

Many of us have seen Jack Hanna, now Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, on the Late Show…

Is Change Calling You?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

I recently got a new iPhone. My Blackberry contract was expiring. I had been a user for years and very…

Oprah’s Commencement Address

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

I love commencement addresses. As we listen to the accomplished speaker we get to reflect on life, our road traveled,…

Memorializing Courage

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

As we observe the true meaning of Memorial Day, to honor those who have died in war, versus a day…

Are You Maximizing Your Momentum?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

A group of 5th grade dancers inspired me with their energy, commitment and passion. I saw their year-end performance as…

Do Your Actions Speak Louder Than Words?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

Actions speak louder than words as the saying goes. I recently heard an inspiring story that demonstrated this point. America…

How Do You Picture Success?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

Cameras are so accessible nowadays that 10{160c7819af59c11da6532971d4da6329afa70521e09652cedd42dbad61fa4f29} of all photographs taken were in the last year. It seems almost everyone…

How Do Audiences and Leaders Inspire Awesome Performance?

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

I had the joy of going to Jazz Fest in New Orleans this past weekend. There were a range of…

The Power of Small Steps

Mary Ann Skipper 2013 Leadership Tips

I have been taking Barre exercise classes. The moves are tiny, isometric movements designed to stretch and tone your body.…