Disappointment = Desires – Disconnected Outcomes

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Last night in a post Super Bowl locker room interview, Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots said that…

Passion and Stars Align

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Mobil Travel Guide just announced five new 5 Star hotels in the United States. Currently, only 41 exist. What separates…

Lessons on the Field of Life

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Football teaches us a lot about leadership, results and attachment. Brian Billick, the coach of the Baltimore Ravens, was fired…

The Pursuit of Happiness

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Happiness was the subject of ABC’s 20/20 show on Friday night. They reported that the happiness pie is divided accordingly:…

To Be or Not to Be

Mary Ann Skipper 2008 Leadership Tips

Resolutions abound at this time of year. We make lists of all the things that we want to do that…

The Art of Conversation

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

This is the season of holiday parties and family get-togethers. We are expected to eat, drink and be merry. Conversation…

Holiday Gifts

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

As you wrap your holiday presents, remember that there are several gifts that you can give that do not require…

Seasoning Greetings

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Last week I shared my thoughts on creating a recipe for a joyful and stress free holiday. Today I want…

A Season to Taste

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

When I was a little girl I helped my mom season her cooking. Besides the holy trinity as we called…

How Well Does Your Customer Service Run?

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

I only had a moment of panic when the shuttle driver at the airport told me that I had left…