A New Tradition

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

There are many traditions that we observe at this time of year. Seeing families and friends, making special recipes, sending…

11-11-11

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

During the Veteran’s Day acknowledgements last week I heard an interview with a Medal of Honor recipient. Like many honorees…

How Can You Gain An Extra Hour Every Day?

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Everyone I know was thrilled to gain an hour yesterday when we turned our clocks back one hour yesterday. Because…

Happy Halloween

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Halloween can be scary for kids. As adults we are often haunted by Halloween spirits throughout the year. Ghosts, skeletons…

The Fruits of Your Labor

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

I went apple picking yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny day. There were many trees and families were having fun…

Why Does Going Seem Longer than Returning?

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

How often have you had the experience that when you go to an unknown place getting there seems so much…

Steve Jobs’ Dent

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

We said goodbye to legendary visionary and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs, last week. By now you have seen many quotes and…

It’s a New Ballgame

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Over the weekend I saw the movie, Moneyball. It is about Billy Beane, manager of the Oakland Athletics, and the…

Flexing New Muscles

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

I have to confess- I am not a techie. I am a slow adapter to technology. So yesterday when I…

Taking Service to New Heights

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

These days exceptional service is often the exception. Last week while I was flying on Southwest I had the opportunity…