A Tribute to 9/11

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

As we remembered the 10th anniversary of 9/11 yesterday there were many tributes to the heroes of that day. Fire…

Labor of Love

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Do you think about your labor with love? Do you love (or even like) what you are doing? Do you…

Are You a Big Thinker?

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Steve Jobs retired as CEO of Apple last week. He is an innovator who changed our culture. His thinking and…

The Possibility of Pelotonia

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

An amazing event happened in Columbus, OH this past weekend. Over 5,000 bicycle riders came together to ride in Pelotonia…

Living Your Dream

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

I recently stayed at a B and B while on vacation in Cape Cod. The couple who owned it came…

This Land is Your Land

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Many of us visit theme parks during the summer. Part of the fun is experiencing different lands throughout our journey.…

A Forecast for Weathering the Future

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

The nation is facing record heat waves this summer. During the winter we experienced unprecedented snow fall levels. The future…

Kicking Through Adversity

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Japan recently won the Women’s World Cup in soccer. While many in the US were disappointed as our team lost,…

Just Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Last week Sherwood Schwartz, the creator of Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch died. While these shows only ran for…

The Waters of Change

Mary Ann Skipper 2011 Leadership Tips

Recently I had the joy of boating with friends at Lake George. The water was clear and the setting was…