A Salute to Independence

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

Politics is prevalent, especially in this election season. We have vigorous debate about health care, immigration, The Dream Act, gun…

Sharing Words of Wisdom

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

Many of you responded to my request asking to share advice that you either wish you had received or that…

Father’s Day Lessons

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

I saw an interview on CNN about a documentary on fathers in honor of Father’s Day. The movie maker asked…

Commencement Advice

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

This is the season of graduations. Commencements signify a new beginning for the next stage in life. We celebrate our…

The Law of the Jungle

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

I just got back from a safari. One thing that stands out in the bush is that the strongest animals…

Memorial Day Tribute

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

As we commemorate Memorial Day it is an appropriate time to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed…

Doors

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

We often hear that life is about opening doors. I recently read a metaphor that intrigued me. It says that…

Running with Purpose

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

On Saturday I participated in a race for Girls on the Run. This organization stresses the importance of physical activity…

Creating Kindness

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

Yesterday when my friend and I went for a walk we passed a man mowing his lawn. When we walked…

The Dance of Leadership

Mary Ann Skipper • 2012• Leadership Tips

I have been taking dancing lessons in preparation for my upcoming wedding. Dancing teaches us lessons for leading and following…