authentic communications
Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil
As I was preparing for the week, I found myself thinking about Punxsutawney Phil.And it struck me: he’s never been
Julienne Ryan
February 2, 2026
communications
authentic communications
A Humorous Debrief – What Happens When a Live Event Introduction Goes A Little Bit Wrong!?
In this debrief episode of Leadership Story Talks, Jerome and I reflect on what we learned from our very first
Julienne Ryan
January 28, 2026
communications
A Tale of Two Rows
A lesson about public behavior. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went to a movie at the
Julienne Ryan
December 22, 2025
humor
Navigating Holiday Networking and Conversations: A Survival Guide
This post takes a practical and humorous view of discussing a job search at the Thanksgiving Table.
Julienne Ryan
November 21, 2025
authentic communications
We’re Suffering from Chronic Interruptus
Are you suffering from chronic interruptoritis? Interruptoritis is a state of being when you find your self being interrupted on
Julienne Ryan
April 11, 2025
Boredom
Are We All Just Glorified Goldfish?
Ah, the modern condition. We carry the entire world in our pockets and yet, somehow, we can’t remember why we
Julienne Ryan
February 10, 2025
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
Black History Month
No One Brought a Cake to our New Neighbors
The author shares a memory of an African American family moving to her neighborhood.
Julienne Ryan
February 10, 2025
communications
I Thought You Understood Me: The Perils of Assumptions in Communication
“I thought that you understood what I needed and why.” “I thought that we were on the same page.” “I
Julienne Ryan
February 10, 2025