
Learning from being “the Other”- One forkful at a time
I learned important lessons about life at a kitchen table in Jackson Heights, Queens when my friend’s Cuban mother invited me to lunch in high school.

I learned important lessons about life at a kitchen table in Jackson Heights, Queens when my friend’s Cuban mother invited me to lunch in high school.

My first “real” job at Nathan’s Famous in Rego Park, Queens, New York taught me great life lessons that I still use today.

“Would you like people to look forward to having a conversation with you? Here are some key things we can learn about the art of engagement from an ice cream truck driver!”

You’re more than an emoji. Practice being more present in your communications. Having positive face to face interaction can leave

In my book The Learned It in Queens Communications Playbook – Winning Against Digital Distraction, I write that developing strong listening skills helps build trust and strong teams. Well, I saw that skill set in action this weekend. I attended dragon boat races at the Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, New York.

Lay the foundation for a solid connection. If you are interested in connecting with another person authentically, use one of

Put your anecdotes to work! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of participating in an energizing virtual workshop led by Shawn

Libraries have helped me stretch as I learned and reached out for knowledge. They played an important part in my

Many years ago, I had a very unpleasant interview experience. My interviewer (AKA, the big key decision maker) hurried me

If you’ve been working from home, going back to the office has probably been on your mind. And if you’ve