This post describes how to respond to questions that are often labeled “stupid.” It shares an excerpt from Chapter 36, updated to reflect answering questions in person, virtually, and in writing, such as on social media or responding to comments online.

This is the question everyone dreads. Nutrition communicators will never know the answer to every question, but they should know how to answer most questions related to the content within the presentation or article the communicator is being asked about. Preparing ahead of time and anticipating potential questions should eliminate the potential for having to say “I don’t know” very often. In this post, we will explore how to effectively respond to questions when we don’t know

No matter the way a question comes to us, answering effectively is best accomplished by following six smart steps.

Nutrition is key to optimal health from birth throughout the lifespan. At every age and stage of life, nutrition matters.

This week's theme for National Nutrition Month is to Explore the Connection Between Food and Culture.

The theme of National Nutrition Month is Food Connects Us and for week two is Connect with a Nutrition Expert.

It’s March, and that means it’s National Nutrition Month®! This year's theme is Food Connects Us. This week's theme is Connect with Food.

This post looks at the importance of having a strong work ethic and how it relates to effective communication.

This post looks at the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is when people work together to accomplish a task or achieve a common goal.

This post discusses professionalism and how it relates to being an effective communicator.

Interpersonal skills, often referred to as people skills, are the skills essential to effectively relate to others.

This post looks at the importance of demonstrating integrity and responsibility.

To be effective in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, an effective communicator needs to exhibit flexibility and teachability.

This post is the second in a series examining the qualities and skills needed to be an effective communicator, including genuine courtesy.

Effective communication requires the communicator to possess a mixture of personal qualities and skills. Qualities and skills to be learned.

Do you anticipate the year ahead with eyes that see possibilities or dread? What you “see” depends on your perspective. Get a fresh one.

As we establish priorities for the new year, focus on establishing priorities that bring you joy.

The reasons for holiday stress are many, with unrealistic expectations being a common denominator. Let's explore how to tame expectations.

Explore why categorizing food as naughty or nice is so common and 5 reasons food is NOT naughty or nice.

This blog post will define the main categories of bias and describe some of the most common types.