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…