communications
A Valentine’s Day Lesson - My Feedback Went Very Wrong!
One Valentine’s Day in a faraway place called the 7th Grade, I learned a few important lessons about providing feedback.
Julienne Ryan
February 14, 2025
communications
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
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
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
being authentic
What If We Communicated Like This Every Day?
What if we did these simple things in 2025? Think about all the great things that could happen in your
Julienne Ryan
December 31, 2024
communications
Using Jargon in Conversations Can Shut Down Communications
Have you experienced this issue? You’re having a conversation with someone and then you encounter an onslaught of hashtag#buzzwords, hashtag#jargon
Julienne Ryan
December 16, 2024
communications
Is Saying “Thank You” a Daily Ritual?
Is saying “Thank You” a daily ritual? Simple rituals matter. Saying “Thank you” is one of those activities. Who has
Julienne Ryan
December 2, 2024
communications
Are you an “Interrupter?”
The neighborhood rooster didn’t get the memo about Daylight Savings Time last week. It’s bad enough that he usually commences
Julienne Ryan
November 10, 2024