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…