Stepping Forward for Results

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

“Step into the ball,” my tennis teacher shouts from across the court. “Don’t fall backwards or else you have no…

An Experience to Remember

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

I knew I would like this restaurant immediately. How could you not love a menu that lists desserts before appetizers!…

Leading by Example

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

As I was taking salsa lessons in four different languages on my recent cruise to Greece, I was struck by…

Follow Through to Your Target

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

After chipping up to the green recently, my golf coach gave me some good advice. “Follow through,” he said. “You…

Views of a Vision

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

In the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances moves to Tuscany after a divorce and renovates a house. She faces…

The Language of Lagniappe

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

In New Orleans we have a word called lagniappe. It means “a little something extra.” Over the weekend I bought…

Covering the Court Can Create a Strong Team

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

My cardio tennis instructor keeps telling us that everyone on the court has to move toward the ball when our…

Club Confidence

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

My cousin recently got a new golf club. She quickly became frustrated when it did not perform on the course…

A New Meaning in Life

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Recently I learned a new word. It is enantiodromia. It does not follow the usual rule of learning a new…

Stamps, Slowing Down and Stopping

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

I bought new red balloon stamps celebrating the Chinese New Year recently. I was so excited. They are beautiful. Now,…