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…