Benefitting from Those Behind

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Recently, Ed Roberts died on April 2nd. You may be wondering, “Who is this guy and why do I care?”…

Spring is Senseational

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Spring is finally here. The flowers are blooming and the colors are beautiful. It is a visual feast. I was…

START with Direct Communication

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Last week President Obama and the President of Russia signed a treaty to reduce nuclear arms. I recently had the…

Lessons from Stella, Stanley and A Streetcar Named Desire

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Last weekend I attended the “Stella” shouting contest in Jackson Square in New Orleans. It was part of the Tennessee…

Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 2

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

I do not like heights. So what would posses me to swing from a cable wire in a canopy of…

Lessons from Costa Rica Adventure- Part 1

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

While in Cost Rica last week I truly realized the importance of guides. In Manuel Antonio National Park our guide…

Yoga for Everyone

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

What a relief when the yoga instructor said, “Just do what you can for today.” Wow-she actually gave us permission…

Are You Prepared to Win?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

As I watched the Olympians receive their medals on the podium, I couldn’t help but think of the extraordinary number…

Can Conflict be Creative?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

We all face conflict. It can be external and internal. In the midst of conflict we are quick to assign…

Forgiveness

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Tiger Woods’ press announcement brings to mind questions about apologizing and forgiveness. What makes a good apology? When we can…