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
humans connecting
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
authentic communications
What the World’s Fair Pavilion Taught Me About Communication, Listening, and Human Connection
Parking, traffic, food, and Queens often serve as sources of inspiration for my articles and talks about communication, listening, and
Julienne Ryan
December 31, 2025
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
authentic communications
Learning How to Use Your Authentic Voice is a Constant Lesson
I often talk about the importance of appreciating and using your authentic voice—in the talks I give, the podcast I
Julienne Ryan
December 4, 2025
communications
Rodney Dangerfield, Back to School, and Why Learning Still Matters
Rodney Dangerfield wasn’t exactly your typical leading man. Sweaty, self-deprecating, and always on the losing side of life—he made a
Julienne Ryan
September 16, 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
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
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