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Why is small talk hated? Can it make my communication more effective?
Small talk – it gets a bad rap – it’s fashionable to dislike and make fun of. Does small talk deserve a negative image? Or does it have...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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To create or change habits should you take small steps or bold moves?
Habits are a wonderful tool for achieving our goals because they automate the behaviors that are necessary for reaching those goals. The...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 26, 20223 min read
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What is a proven way to achieve your goals? Create habits.
What goals have you set for yourself this year? Did you make a list of resolutions back in January? What have you achieved? A proven way...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 12, 20225 min read
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How do you write compelling mission and vision statements?
Do you belong to or work for an organization or business? Can you state their mission and vision statements from memory? Do these...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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No One-Size-Fits-All When Communicating with Others, Interview with Beryl Krinsky of B.Komplete
Beryl Krinsky owns a wellness company, B.Komplete, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship. Her company focuses on educating and...
Guest post by Samantha Maldonado
May 19, 20224 min read
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What is the most common reason communication fails?
What is the most common reason for communication to fail? When communication is more communicator-centered than audience-centered....
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 13, 20223 min read
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Can I prevent the panic of procrastination? Yes! Be on time with 3 B's.
Have you ever put something off to the last minute? Of course. We all have. And when we do, panic often prevails. Will we be done in...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 6, 20223 min read
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Reimagining Work-Life Balance
When you hear or read the phrase “work-life balance” what comes to mind? Does it conjure images of a balance scale where work...
Guest post by Lisa Graves, MS, RD, LD
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Who is a leader? Everyone.
If someone asked you, “Are you a leader?” How would you respond? a) Yes, always b) No, never c) Sometimes, it depends Many...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Waste not, want not. A book review of Zero Waste Cooking for dummies.
Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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How do you measure success? To be great – evaluate!
Was your communication successful? Did it achieve the desired outcomes? Did the audience pay attention, engage, learn, and take the...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 21, 20223 min read
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Communicator, it’s time to celebrate! You’ve reached the finish line!
Pop the cork! You have reached your goal of creating compelling communication. You are finally ready to deliver your creation! It is time...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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How do you go from good to great? Practice! Pilot test! Revise!
Have you ever completed a project at the last minute? Most of us have. Maybe you’re one of those people who claim to do their best work...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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Want to create communication that makes a difference? Plan an effective delivery.
Your message is crafted and your channels are chosen; how will you deliver the message to your audience for the greatest impact? You want...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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Which channels are your best choice? Answer just 3 questions.
With so many channels to pick from, how do you choose? Should you deliver your message via live presentation, virtual webinar, brochure,...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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Make your messages remarkable! Achieve the 3 M's of impact.
What type of messages do you want to create? Messages audiences find understandable and relatable, or ones that confuse? Messages...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Want strong messages that make a difference? Build them on solid evidence.
Effective nutrition communicators craft messages that are evidence-based. As credentialed food and nutrition professionals, we have the...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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Trying to communicate more effectively? Know your why and your big idea.
Effective communication is not just thrown together, it is strategically created. By following the 10 Steps to Creating Compelling...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 3, 20213 min read
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Want to know the secret to creating better content? Know your audience.
Creating effective communication hinges on one essential step more than any other. That step involves knowing and understanding your...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 19, 20213 min read
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Who is my audience?
When creating communication, can your audience be “everyone”? No. Messages can only be effective when targeted to an audience. Therefore,...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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