The Power of Positivity

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

At Thanksgiving dinner we went around the table and said what we were each thankful for. Every person said that…

Team Together / Team Apart

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Like most Americans I was glad that the election was over last week. Living in Ohio, I was particularly happy…

What Happens When You Run Into Conflicting Values?

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

The New York marathon is an international event that has been run in the city for over 40 years. That…

Gremlins, Ghosts and Haunted Houses

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Halloween brings out gremlins, ghosts and haunted houses. In fact, Americans spend millions on decorating and preparing for this occasion.…

Picture This

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

I went to see an exhibit of Annie Liebowitz photographs on Sunday. The way she captures her subjects and the…

What’s your Ticket to Successful Communication?

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

A traffic cop who gives tickets delivers one of the most unwanted messages. Most recipients are not pleased to be…

Celebrating Columbus Day

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

Today is Columbus Day. It is the time we celebrate the man who discovered America. He journeyed into an unknown…

C is for Curiosity

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

I recently visited a 6th grade science classroom. The teacher was teaching curiosity, problem solving and thinking. Questions were posted…

Roots

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

I was hiking over the weekend. The trees were magnificent. Their roots formed the steps of the path that allowed…

Seasons of Life

Mary Ann Skipper 2012 Leadership Tips

I heard a thought provoking sermon over the weekend based on the song, Seasons of Love, from the play Rent.…