Independence Day Inspiration

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

We recently celebrated Independence Day. As I visited Ellis Island over the weekend, the concepts of freedom and liberty spoke…

Three Titans Say Goodbye

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Within the last two weeks we have lost three American icons and innovators. Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett and Ed McMahon…

Open Door, Open Mind

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Having spent the last week in Dubai I have learned a tremendous amount about various cultures. One of my biggest…

What is in your Garden of Possibilities?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

I’ve been weeding my garden and planting flowers in the beds and containers on the deck. Being the amateur gardener…

Lessons from a Tiger

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

As a golfer, seeing Tiger Woods play this weekend in the Muirfield Memorial Tournament was a thrill. He is the…

Are You on the Verge of Emotional Bankruptcy?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

GM is filing for bankruptcy today. Years ago, no one thought this could happen. Many of us are on the…

Memorial Day Acknowledgement

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

I have been in Boston over the weekend. Walking the Freedom Trail and seeing historic sites truly transports you back…

What Do Titles Have to Do With Success?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Last week while giving the commencement address to Arizona State University graduates, President Obama said that building a body of…

What Can Airport Restrooms Teach Us About Acknowledgement?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Lately I have been in a lot of airports. In some of the ladies’ rooms, fresh flowers in vases sit…

Blazing New Trails

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Recently I went hiking at Oregon Ridge, a beautiful park 20 minutes from my home. I knew the park existed;…