History Lessons in Leadership

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Last week I had the good fortune to be a tourist in Philadelphia. As I got a refresher on history,…

Don’t Let Your Cookies Crumble

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Marketing experts know that the best place to position a product in a retail store is at eye level. It…

Tune in to Your Communication and Teamwork

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Jazz can teach us a lot about communication and teamwork. McCoy Tyner, Grammy award winning jazz pianist, said in a…

Unexpected Surprises

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

As we were finishing up the 18th hole my friend chipped the ball onto the green only to have it roll…

A Change is Going to Do You Good

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

I went to the Verizon store with a sense of dread because my cell phone wasn’t working properly. The anxiety…

Crisis Characteristics

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Five years ago today the world changed. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 created a new reality. On that day and…

Food for Thought

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

The Kashi cereal box said, “Day of change. Seven whole grains on a mission.” A few sentences down it asked…

Remembering

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Vision- as leaders we are always told to have a vision and look forward. Know the direction in which you’re…

Leveraging Your Leadership

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

Recently I saw an interview with Bono, the lead singer of the band, U2. Who would have thought you could…

Saving the Environment through Acknowledgement

Mary Ann Skipper 2006 Leadership Tips

The sign in the bathroom read, “We prefer paper towels too, but air dryers save trees, water, oil and landfill…