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.…