Building New Opportunities

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently when I was in Chicago taking a skyscraper history tour I saw firsthand how opportunity can come from adversity.…

Celebrating Choice

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

As the 4th of July approaches we think of our Founding Fathers and their courage to express freedom and the choices…

Are You Welcoming?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

I passed a banner on a neighbor’s house that said, “Welcome Home.” Imagine the visitor’s delight at seeing such a…

How Far Does Your Money Go?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

We have been hearing about the greed on Wall St. for a couple of years now. Recently I saw Zig…

How Can Cleaning Your Closet Benefit Your Relationships?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

I have been cleaning out my closets as many of us do at this time of year. The process reminds…

Memorial Day Tribute

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently I visited the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. It is a wonderful place that brings WWII to life through…

What is Your Protected Root Zone?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

A friend researched relocating a tree in her yard. She was told that she had to consider its Protected Root…

Anticipation Can Help Your Client Relationships Take Off

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

During the recent airport shutdowns in Europe due to the volcanic ash, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport did something unique. They actually…

You Don’t Need a Green Thumb To Grow Your Garden

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Over the weekend I worked on my garden and planted containers on my deck. I pulled up weeds, pruned dead plants…

Say What You Need to Say

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

John Mayer, pop singer and songwriter has a song entitled, “Say what you need to say.” I smile every time…