communications
Does Your “Inner Working Child” Need A Laugh Break? Use laughter to relieve your “work from home stresses.
Laughter is a stress reliever when you’re working from home
Julienne Ryan
March 4, 2021
communications
What “The Lion’s Gaze” Can Teach Us About Practising Focused Listening
“When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick: every time a stick is thrown, you run after it. Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower. One only throws a stick at a lion once.”
Julienne Ryan
March 2, 2021
African American Musicians
“African – American Musicians from Queens, New York – Their musical legacy has been striking chords for generations.”
In honor of Black History Month, I decided to follow my book’s guidance about ” be curious and take time
Julienne Ryan
February 23, 2021
being authentic
The World Has begun to Dance to the Beat of Human Connection!
The dance craze “Jeruselema” teaches us a great lesson about human connection.
Julienne Ryan
February 20, 2021
communications
How to keep your communication cool in your virtual world!
Most of us get frustrated and sometimes angry when we don’t hear back from someone. When we finally do get a response, many times we don’t like or understand it!
Julienne Ryan
February 16, 2021
communications
A truly effective communicator practices asking one more question!
Last week, I read HBR’s article “Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions” and thought “Look at that, John Hagel
Julienne Ryan
February 9, 2021
communications
Do you know what’s good for your heart? Laughter.
He who laughs, lasts!” — Mary Pettibone Poole
Do you know what’s good for your heart? Laughter.
Julienne Ryan
February 5, 2021
being authentic
Keep It Authentic!
Last year we all became Zoom aficionados as COVID-19 life propelled us to seek virtual options to connect with each other. We figured out how to adjust lighting, volume, camera placement, and stage backgrounds. We even discovered that Zoom had created a “touch up appearance” option which, depending on the setting could enable us to smooth out a few edges or give the appearance that we were wrapped in a gauzy mist.
Julienne Ryan
February 4, 2021
Stories can teach
The African American Oysterman of Little Neck Bay
The African American Oysterman of Little Neck Bay
Julienne Ryan
February 4, 2021
communications
When Did I Start To Appreciate My Authentic Queens’ “Voice”?
I started to realize that Queens had not only given me my unique speaking voice, but it had also influenced
my interpersonal style.
Julienne Ryan
January 28, 2021