Are You Carrying the Torch?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

The opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics was held on Friday night. The lighting of the torch symbolizes the commencement…

Congratulations Super Saints!!

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Last night magic happened in Miami. After 43 years of frustration and suffering, the New Orleans Saints won the 44th…

Championship Coaching

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

While in Columbus yesterday I attended an Ohio State basketball game where the 1960 team was honored for their 50th…

A Comedian’s View of Cynicism

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

As you likely know, a shuffle has occurred in NBC late night programming. Conan O’Brien left the “Tonight” show and…

Honoring Martin Luther King

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

Last week I talked about the importance of dreams. Today we honor a man whose dreams changed our nation. Martin…

Do Your Dreams Keep You Awake?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

January is a time when many of us set goals and create a mission and vision for the coming year.…

Do You Want to be “Better” at Accomplishing “More”?

Mary Ann Skipper 2010 Leadership Tips

As we start the New Year many of us resolve to do things differently. We commit to: eat “better” exercise…

A New Year, A New Decade

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

It seems like yesterday when we were worried if our computers would work or if airplanes would fly on 01/01/00.…

13 is a Lucky Number for The Saints

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Having grown up in New Orleans I am an avid Saints fan. We have waited years for them to have…

Is Your “To Do” List a “Wish To Do” List?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

This is the time of year when children create wish lists for gifts. These lists are often long and there…