Changes

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Summer ends today and fall begins tomorrow. It is a time for changes. Summer and its playful spirit transition to…

Remembering

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Remembering September 11, 2001 with a day of service was an inspiring idea. As I watched the remembrance ceremonies, speakers…

A Banking Lesson

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Last week marked the end of the Cash for Clunkers program. It has allowed people to trade in cars for…

Tell Me a Story

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Don Hewitt, creator of the TV show, 60 Minutes, recently passed away. In his own words, the premise of the…

What Can Cleaning Out Closets Teach You About Your Organization?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

I cleaned out my closets over the weekend. With the help of a friend I got opinions on what to…

Symbols and Signs

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

This past weekend was the 40th anniversary of two musical symbols, Woodstock and the taking of the picture on the…

A Teachable Moment

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Most of you I’m sure are aware that the President had beer with Professor Gates and Sergeant Crowley last week.…

What Do Hiking and Meetings Have in Common?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

While hiking with friends over the weekend we got lost. We took a different route on the return and it…

Remembering Walter Cronkite

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

When Walter Cronkite died on Friday it was the end of a broadcasting era in news. He was the most…

Are You a Shortcut?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Whenever I give a presentation I paste a copy of it on my desktop. This shortcut allows quick, easy and…