This Land is Your Land

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

Many of us visit theme parks during the summer. Part of the fun is experiencing different lands throughout our journey.…

Pausing for Vacation

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

Many of us take vacations in the summer. It is a time to slow down, relax, pause and do nothing.…

Traveling as a Tourist

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

August is a time for vacations. We travel to new places with the mindset of a tourist. What is that…

Entrepreneurship + Enthusiasm + Engagement = Sales Success

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

Yesterday while volunteering at a craft festival I had the joy of seeing entrepreneurship combine with passion to create sales.…

What Do a Golf Swing and a Relationship Have in Common?

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

A golf swing and a relationship have a lot in common. We approach a golf shot by addressing the ball,…

A Wild Ride

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

A client recently told me that her new job was a “wild ride.” Images of an amusement park immediately came…

I Didn’t Get Screwed!

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

I am buying a new car today. Surprisingly, it has been a positive experience. I was not looking forward to…

Foursome Fun Can Teach Team Tactics

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

I was on a terrific team last week for a five-hour engagement. Our mission was to have the lowest score…

A Perfect Fit

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

My sister is selling her house. She has interviewed two realtors. Both teams are capable, knowledgeable and successful. After interviewing…

Stop Winning

Mary Ann Skipper • 2007• Leadership Tips

“Stop winning too much.” This advice was given by renowned business expert and teacher, Marshall Goldsmith, who has coached over…