communications
Leadership Needs A Clear Message
I’m honored to be part of Dr. Anja Timmermann’s 2025 Storytelling Symposium: “Learning and Leadership” this November. Thinking about this
Julienne Ryan
October 17, 2025
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digital communications
Ditching Digital Distractions for Real Relationships
We live in an age where our thumbs are constantly scrolling, our eyes are glued to screens, and our conversations
Julienne Ryan
February 10, 2025
communications
The Illusion of Communication: Breaking Through Assumptions
Hey, it’s Julienne Ryan here! Let’s talk about a little thing I like to call the grand illusion of communication.
Julienne Ryan
February 10, 2025
being authentic
The Rolling Stones Can Teach Us A Few Lessons About What It Means to be “Engaged At Work”
The Rolling Stones can teach us a few lessons about what it means to be “engaged at work.”
Julienne Ryan
June 5, 2024
Top 10 Procurement Articles in 2015
By Susan Avery December 17, 2015 at 10:10 AM Recently, a friend who works in procurement told me that the
Julienne Ryan
November 11, 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
communications
Does it ever feel like your communications are stuck on Quarrelsome Lane?
Quarrelsome Lane in Queens, New York serves as a great reminder about what can happen when we get stuck in a bad communication dynamic. Sometimes we don’t remember why we ended up at this communication impasse and why our behavior choices have us revisiting the same well-trodden route and results.
Julienne Ryan
May 24, 2022
Change management
Navigating Change is like a Queens, New York Commute
I have often said that managing change can be a lot like traveling across Queens, New York In the following ways
Julienne Ryan
April 28, 2021
communications
Spring Fever Is A Real Human Condition!
“Spring Fever” isn’t just an expression, it’s a real condition. I had a great conversation with my colleague Jeff on
Julienne Ryan
March 24, 2021