How to Be Charming, Even If You Aren’t a Prince

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

When I was vacationing in Mexico, the word that kept coming to mind as I interacted with people was gracious. Most…

Dreams Are For Everyone-Not Just Dreamgirls!

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Jennifer Hudson, Academy award winner and star of the movie, Dreamgirls, got a lucky break when Simon voted her off…

Customer Blues

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Recently Jet Blue airlines left passengers stranded on an airplane for over ten hours. Needless to say, this collapse in…

What Distracts You?

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

You would have to be living in a cave to have not heard the media hype on the trials and…

To Tell the Truth

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Presidents Day brings to mind many qualities of former heads of state: courage, leadership and most notably, honesty. We here…

With Love on Valentine’s Day

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

With Valentine’s Day approaching I have been watching morning TV segments teaching men subjects ranging from Lingerie 101 to buying…

Teamwork On and Off the Field

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

The Super Bowl shows us a great example of teamwork. It demands that a group of players support each other…

An Inspiring Idea

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

Serena Williams won the Australia Open last week against top-seeded Maria Sharapova. Serena’s inspiration: a note with her deceased sister’s…

Play is Serious Work!

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

I just spent an entire weekend learning to play at a coaching course. I rode a camel, did cartwheels, pulled…

Your Dreams Can Make a Difference

Mary Ann Skipper 2007 Leadership Tips

I heard a story on NPR last week about perseverance, tenacity and character. An African-American woman from Tuscaloosa, AL shared…