The Secret of Life

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Last week I attended a powerful and moving fundraiser, BRAVO. Artists, friends and families of breast cancer patients decorated bras…

The Strength of Secret Selves

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

At Halloween we dress up and show our secret selves. I was at a party over the weekend and met…

Daytime Drama

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Last week while I was waiting in the car dealership waiting room, I asked the other patrons if we could…

Passion Leads to Engagement

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Passion is powerful. John Izzo, a management consultant, says that this is one of the key elements to keeping employees…

What Children Can Teach Us

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

As I coach my adult clients, I realize that we look to children’s behaviors as a model for increasing joy…

Falling for Change

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Fall is a time of change. The air is cool and crisp and leaves begin to turn. This is a…

Listening “Fore” the Cues

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

“Fore” is shouted on the golf course when a ball is heading in our direction. The gas light goes on…

When Did You Last Hear, “It’s My Job “?

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

“It’s my job,” the sales assistant at Staples said. He had just finished spending 15 minutes helping me cut and…

Lessons From the First Day of School

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

School is starting again. That means new teachers, new classes, new faces and places. Trying new things is like the…

Advice on Attitude Adjustments

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

“Welcome home,” said the airport shuttle driver enthusiastically as he greeted me at 12:30 am to take me to my…