Since 2001, Skip has worked with for-profit and non-profit businesses, helping leaders communicate to motivate and eliminate the de-motivators from their work environment. Industries such as banking, insurance, construction, and CPA firms (as well plumbers, underground surveyors, and fire equipment repair/maintenance companies) have benefitted from Skip’s programs, trainings and keynote addresses.

Skip's passion is to provide relevant applications and straight talk to today’s business leaders so they can thrive in this competitive economy. Skip uses practical strategies to build mastery in the areas Communication, Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork and Results.

After 20 years as CEO of 5 different professional baseball minor league franchises, Skip is no stranger to what it takes to transform a team from mediocre to championship winners. The principles of leading sports franchises to sold-out stadium status are necessary and relevant in today’s workplace environment–the concepts of boosting morale, developing high-performance teams, mastering conscious communication and ultimately, delighting return customers matter in every industry.

Through his keynote and breakout interactive talks, leadership and employee training programs and popular blog, Skip applies his real-world business experience and actual client case studies to turn communication challenges into bottom line results.

Skip is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and former President of the New York State National Speakers Association regional chapter.