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…