Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to get a fresh perspective. I know this far too well because I’m short. I’ve experienced a lifetime of shortness, and as a result, I’ve spent considerable amounts of time trying to see what others could view so easily. That is why one…

A few years ago, I spotted the name Quarrelsome Lane on a 19th Century map of Queens, New York, in the Queens Museum of New York. The road was located approximately ¾ of a mile from my childhood house in a neighborhood lined with trim, brick homes, and front gardens…

You do realize we can all hear what you’re saying? Right? For example, last week, I left my house at dawn to head to a conference a few states away. I tuned into a local talk radio station. The oh-too-perky hosts announced that they were taking questions about: The first…

Calm, communication, and teamwork matter when the unexpected occurs. Watch this video to see how Rene Schiffer, Cellist with the Apollo’s Fire Ensemble, and his fellow musicians react when his bow snaps during a performance. Scroll down to watch the video clip and see the looks, smiles, and gracefully executed…

Maybe it’s time to have a “do-over.” Have you found yourself repeating or recreating the same negative, uncomfortable situations? Is your gut telling you that it’s time to pause and learn how you appear and act towards others? Do you ever wonder what your behavior contributes to the situation? …

When we encounter communication challenges, sometimes we just have to woman or man up and solicit the help of a trained professional. Websites, apps, and technology enable us to function as self-sufficient beings. Being an independent professional forces you to be your own IT support. This role requires us to…

As companies transition employees into their version of the new normal working environments, I’ve noted more discussions about people’s eagerness to engage in in-person meetings on a semi-regular basis. …

Happiness on a Sunday morning is seeing an article in the New York Times about one of my favorite actors from Queens because Christopher Walken captures Queens New Yorker’s straightforward approach to our communications like no other. In this article, NYT writer David Marchese asked if Walken ever considered writing…

It’s Friday and I Haven’t Kept Any of my New Year’s Resolutions, Because… Leave a Comment / humor, Intentions, resolutions / By Julienne Ryan I didn’t keep any resolutions because I didn’t make any and have never liked the practice. …