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;…