“I thought that you understood what I needed and why.” “I thought that we were on the same page.” “I thought that things were going to get better (or as I say it, ‘bettah’).” Have you ever found yourself thinking these words, only to discover that your experience with the person (or people) was completely […]
“WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?” I was nine years old and living in Jamaica, Queens. I was standing behind my mother and listening to our neighbors discussing the African American family who had purchased the brown shingled ranch house on the corner. “What are we going to do?” I understood that they were not […]
Ah, the modern condition. We carry the entire world in our pockets and yet, somehow, we can’t remember why we just walked into the kitchen. It’s a marvel, really. Our attention spans—once capable of long, uninterrupted conversations, deep thoughts, and the occasional completion of a book—now rival that of a caffeinated goldfish. We exist in […]
We live in an age where our thumbs are constantly scrolling, our eyes are glued to screens, and our conversations are reduced to emojis and one-word responses. We’ve got more ways to communicate than ever before, yet somehow, we’re connecting less. Let’s fix that. Are We Really Connecting? We all love the idea of meaningful […]
Hey, it’s Julienne Ryan here! Let’s talk about a little thing I like to call the grand illusion of communication. You know, that pesky assumption we all make—that people are actually listening to us! We waltz into conversations thinking our words are sinking in, that our emails are being read, and that our brilliant insights […]
A terrific Broadway legend and one of my favorite actresses is serving as my blogging muse today. When I heard about Linda Lavin’s passing, my media source shared her rendition of “You’ve Got Possibilities” from the Broadway musical ” It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Superman.”When I heard the lyrics, I thought that this […]
What if we did these simple things in 2025? Think about all the great things that could happen in your relationships at work and at home. Think about how these activities will help you shorten your meetings and eleviate a lot of stress. What if you started to do this today? Text Less, Talk More: […]
Have you considered telling your story in a new way? Jerome Deroy and I have conducted over 100 + podcast interviews since we embarked on this endeavor during the COVID-19 lockdown. Every time we log on to Zoom for our session, I look at the bookshelves and think, “I wonder what’s in those boxes?” So […]
Have you experienced this issue? You’re having a conversation with someone and then you encounter an onslaught of hashtag#buzzwords, hashtag#jargon and cryptic abbreviations? Did you find yourself thinking: You’re thinking “That term sounds familiar … I know that I know it … but what the heck it is it? or “Why doesn’t this meeting have […]
Is saying “Thank You” a daily ritual? Simple rituals matter. Saying “Thank you” is one of those activities. Who has influenced your work and championed your capabilities? Who has helped you to succeed at work? Have you taken the time to circle back to them to say “Thank you?” Here’s a few articles that outline […]
