Winning and Wimbledon

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Good sportsmanship- It is something we are all taught in kindergarten. Watching Wimbledon yesterday reminded me of that lesson. Both…

Navigating Through the Marketplace with Your Team

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

I love the navigation system in my car. I have learned to trust it and it teaches me new ways…

A Tribute to Tim Russert

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

We lost a true leader and friend last Friday. Tim Russert, political journalist, father and son, died way too soon…

A Garden for Daily Living

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

This past weekend my landscaper finished planting my garden and deck pots. The variety is interesting. Everything looks beautiful and…

Soft Hands

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

The biggest lesson I learned from golf school was “soft hands.” The looser you hold the club and less control…

Memorial Day Legacies

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

This year while you are at the beach, golf course, family wedding or picnic, please take a moment to remember…

Map Messages

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

I saw an amazing map exhibit over the weekend. Maps serve many purposes- from giving direction to delineating boundaries to…

Turning Adversity into Action

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Last week I had the privilege and honor of seeing both Bob Woodruff, the ABC news correspondent who was injured…

Story Time

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Ira Glass started the second television season of This American Life last night. I frequently listen to his radio program…

Five Ways to Make Dreams Come True

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

On Friday I saw a segment on the Today show called “Turning Dreams into Dough.” I thought the advice was…