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…