Pulling Together – it’s about purpose and trust
In my book The Learned It in Queens Communications Playbook – Winning Against Digital Distraction, I write that developing strong
Julienne Ryan
November 11, 2022
inspirational leadership
Responsible Leadership with Earl Breon
This month on our Storytalks by Narativ Podcast, we’re spotlighting Earl Breon, a former active duty United States Marine with over 25 years of experience in coaching and leadership development. He is the CEO and Founder of The Leadership Phalanx where he combines his civilian and military experiences with his love of history to bring his clients what he calls, “The 11 Shields of The Leadership Phalanx”.
Julienne Ryan
October 3, 2022
communications
Five Simple Employee Engagement Tips You Can Implement Tomorrow
This article outlines five simple and free steps we can take to improve our engagement at work.
Julienne Ryan
September 21, 2022
humor
“Chase The Ball, Then Hit It.”
The author shares a humorous tennis story and life lessons from her Queens, New York childhood.
Julienne Ryan
September 6, 2022
communications
Monday Morning Quotes to Help You Ease Into Your Week
I am a morning person and am unbearably happy when I get out of bed before the sun rises. I
Julienne Ryan
August 22, 2022
communications
Reenergize Your Communications By Taking A Pause
When we start to get “verklempt” (very emotional in Queens dialect and Yiddish), my guidance to us is simple: engage in “The power of doing just one thing to reenergize and connect.” The exercise is as simple as it sounds: Pause, regroup, find a positive action, and reach out.
Julienne Ryan
August 2, 2022
coaching
An Olympian’s Goal – Living with Integrity
A four time Olympian models leadership and living with integrity
Julienne Ryan
July 27, 2022
communications
“Show Up & Be Ready to be Authentic!” – A Queens Communications Playbook Lesson
A lesson about showing up, being yourself and the joy of unplanned moments of connection with Golda Solomon and Christopher Dean Sullivan the bassist. So much learning it in rooms full of people who are raising their creative voices for the good of others.
Julienne Ryan
July 5, 2022
Avatars
My avatar moment – Sometimes we can’t control how we “show up”!
My avatar taught me an important lesson. Sometimes we can’t control how we “show up” !
Julienne Ryan
June 30, 2022
Appreciative Inquiry
Appreciate Inquiry – The Art of Acknowledging and Echoing What You Heard
In a nutshell, Appreciative inquiry is the process of hearing and acknowledging another person and the facts and emotions they expressed. However theory is great but here’s a musical prompt to help us appreciate the this theory. Listen as The Louisville Leopard Percussionists model this practice into action as they play Jon Baptiste’s “I need You” at their recent concert.
Julienne Ryan
June 16, 2022