Family Functioning

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Many of us spent Thanksgiving weekend with our friends and families when we weren’t in the stores. Some of us…

How Do You Exercise Resistance?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

When I was in exercise class we did an exercise where you put a resistance band at your ankles and…

Playing to Win

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

I am an LSU tiger fan. Saturday’s football game against Alabama was unbelievably exciting as the score was very close…

What Three Qualities Do You Look For When Hiring?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Warren Buffett recently appointed his successor to the Berkshire Hathaway company. When hiring, Buffett says there are three things to…

Canoeing and Communication

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently a friend and I were canoeing together for the first time. The guide gave us some brief and vague…

Is Your Team in Darkness?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

The rescue of the coal miners in Chile last week exemplifies teamwork. Both the group of 33 miners below the…

Fishing for Passion

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Yesterday while hiking I saw a man fly fishing in the stream. He could have been a model in an…

Are You a Recording Artist?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently I visited Winchester Cathedral in England. I was so excited because as a child I spent many hours listening…

Gift Giving

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently I purchased some pens for gifts. They were beautifully wrapped. The color of the ribbon and the gift card…

Serving Up Excellent Customer Service

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Saturday night I had an opportunity to experience rare excellent customer service. The waiter where we were dining was personable,…