Lessons from Lincoln

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

President Lincoln has been a role model for President Obama. When asked what he has learned from studying the Civil…

A Heart of Many Rooms

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

As Valentine’s Day approaches we think of hearts. I recently read a passage by Dr. David Hartman in A Heart…

The Boss Delivers a Powerful Message

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

Bruce Springsteen gave an amazing performance last night at the Super Bowl. The event planners had been trying to book…

Building Leadership

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

January 20, 2009 was an historic day. Witnessing Barack Obama become the 44th President was memorable. Political pundits have been…

A Tribute to Dreams

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

As I was walking through BWI airport I saw Barack Obama’s face embossed on a chocolate lollipop. Georgetown Cupcake is…

Direction Matters

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

As I was taking step aerobics class last week, I was getting frustrated because the instructor did not always give…

What is Important About “Why” and “How”?

Mary Ann Skipper 2009 Leadership Tips

As we develop our goals for the year remember this: “How” will kill a good “why” any day. Asking why…

Losing Weight

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Many people make a resolution to lose weight in the new year. What if we all needed to go on…

Traditions and Rituals

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

This week as we celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, it is a good time to think about traditions and rituals. These…

Transparency on TV

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

During a recent 30-minute workout I saw the word transparency used on TV to market everything from McDonald’s french fries…