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…