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…