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
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
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
“Point of View” – George Washington’s guotes to know and live by
George Washington offers us great lessons in communications and leadership. The sculpture at the top of the page is called
Julienne Ryan
February 17, 2025
communications
My Communication Muses — The Battery Tunnel and Traffic
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to present a workshop at a nonprofit that was in the Battery
Julienne Ryan
March 13, 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
communications
A Space Story That Always Brings Me Back To The Place I Long To Be.
Our stories can reveal a lot about ourselves and what shaped our perspectives and listening. Here’s one that shaped my
Julienne Ryan
November 4, 2024