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How can I be an effective communicator? With a strong work ethic.
This post looks at the importance of having a strong work ethic and how it relates to effective communication.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 283 min read
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How can I be an effective communicator? By being professional.
This post discusses professionalism and how it relates to being an effective communicator.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 142 min read
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What qualities and skills are needed to be an effective communicator?
Effective communication requires the communicator to possess a mixture of personal qualities and skills. Qualities and skills to be learned.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 103 min read
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Does your new year need a fresh perspective?
Do you anticipate the year ahead with eyes that see possibilities or dread? What you “see” depends on your perspective. Get a fresh one.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 34 min read
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Achieve balance in the new year: Establish priorities that bring you joy.
As we establish priorities for the new year, focus on establishing priorities that bring you joy.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Are holiday expectations making you crazy? Bring calm to your calendar.
The reasons for holiday stress are many, with unrealistic expectations being a common denominator. Let's explore how to tame expectations.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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Do you know the best way to boost productivity? Stop and reboot.
Human beings are most productive when rest is prioritized. When getting rest is ignored, productivity, health, and relationships suffer.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.
Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to reignite your passion.
This post explores why we might lose our passion or drive and identify quotes to help us find it again. Let’s reignite our passion.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes for a positive perspective.
In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Do you need inspiration to finish what you start? Harness the power of quotes.
In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.
Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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Can you organize random numbers? No. Can your planning be stress-free? Yes.
Do you have the organizing gene? I must because since I was a child, I have been put in charge of organizing just about everything. If...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Would you like to become a better communicator and leader? You can!
As nutrition professionals, consumers come to us seeking help to improve their lives through practicing better nutrition. We provide them...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Strategizing for success in the year ahead? Reflect first then take action.
Are you a goal-setter or resolution-maker at the start of a new year? Goals and resolutions may get a bad rap with way more made than...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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What is important right now? Take note of the word-of-the-year.
Have you heard of the word-of-the-year? Did you know there is more than one? Really? What are they? Who decides what they are? What is...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Save the day by remembering 3 Ps: Plan. Prepare. Prevent.
How often are you in charge of an event? Often? Sometimes? Or rarely? Your answer may be related to your history of successful execution....
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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3 Steps to Jump-Start Your Journey to Communication Excellence
Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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Need funding? Follow these 5 tips to succeed at grant writing.
How do you fund your projects, research, operating budget, and more? If you answered grants, you are familiar with the stress of seeking...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 6, 20234 min read
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How can you more clearly communicate expectations that drive results?
Do others know what you expect? Do you communicate your expectations clearly? If others told you what they think you expect, how well...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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