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How do you answer “stupid” questions effectively? Don’t call them stupid!
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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
3 days ago4 min read
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How do you answer questions effectively when you don’t know the answer?
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
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 114 min read
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How do you answer questions effectively? With 6 smart steps.
No matter the way a question comes to us, answering effectively is best accomplished by following six smart steps.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 45 min read
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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? Value working in teams.
This post looks at the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is when people work together to accomplish a task or achieve a common goal.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 212 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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How can I be an effective communicator? With integrity and responsibility.
This post looks at the importance of demonstrating integrity and responsibility.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 313 min read
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How can I be an effective communicator? With flexibility and teachability.
To be effective in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, an effective communicator needs to exhibit flexibility and teachability.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 243 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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So many types of bias! How can I easily know which one is which?
This blog post will define the main categories of bias and describe some of the most common types.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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How do you say hello? First impressions matter.
Communication needs a connection between sender and receiver. It forms a relationship. A good first impression sets it up for success. A neg
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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Are you comfortable in controversial conversations? Create connections, not conflict.
This post encourages being more comfortable discussing controversial topics, not to avoid conflicts, but to build connections.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Do you love or hate teams? Quotes can inspire you to embrace teamwork.
Whenever teamwork is required and not especially desired, harness the power of quotes to inspire you to embrace teamwork.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 4, 20244 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 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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How can you empower and inspire? Learn the art of effective encouragement.
The actions needed to empower and inspire others may take many forms, but all will involve the act of encouragement.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we actively listen.
To know whether communication is clear to an audience requires listening. Active listening. This post explores why, when and how.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 31, 20245 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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Why stay in Toastmasters? To continue growing your skills and encouraging others.
Why am I still in Toastmasters, more than two decades after joining? Because I continue to learn and hone my public speaking and...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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How does Toastmasters build better communicators and leaders beyond the club?
The heart of Toastmasters is the local club but that is not the only way Toastmasters builds better communicators and leaders....
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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