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So many types of bias! How can I easily know which one is which?

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 64 min read

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.

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Can a communicator manage misinformation? Yes! Here's credible help.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 153 min read

Can a communicator manage misinformation? Yes! Here's credible help.

Misinformation is wrong or misleading information. In this post, we will explore a helpful strategy for managing misinformation.

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Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Here's credible help.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 82 min read

Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Here's credible help.

Do you communicate about food, nutrition, or science? Do you find it challenging to counteract misinformation? Here's credible help.

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What is the power of a picture? Images speak louder than words.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 13 min read

What is the power of a picture? Images speak louder than words.

When you create communication, how often do you include photos or other forms of visual aids? What role do they play?

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How do you say hello? First impressions matter.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Oct 183 min read

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

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Do you love or hate teams? Quotes can inspire you to embrace teamwork.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Oct 44 min read

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.

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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Sep 273 min read

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.

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How can you inspire and influence? Harness the power of well-selected quotes.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 233 min read

How can you inspire and influence? Harness the power of well-selected quotes.

Quotes support a message by providing the wisdom of others. They can enlighten and inspire, memorably illustrating a point.

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Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 93 min read

Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.

Many messages regarding nutrition and health come across as negative but positive framing is often preferred and possibly more effective.

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How can you empower and inspire? Learn the art of effective encouragement.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Aug 23 min read

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.

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What is a SOCO and why do I need one for clear communication?

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jul 263 min read

What is a SOCO and why do I need one for clear communication?

The definition of SOCO that relates to communication is Single Overriding Communication Objective. SOCOs help communicators achieve clarity.

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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Readiness and Situation

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP

Jun 284 min read

Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Readiness and Situation

Who are you teaching? How does their current role affect their readiness to learn and what are the situations and problems of concern?

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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Autonomy and Experience

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP

Jun 214 min read

Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Autonomy and Experience

Andragogy is the art and science of helping adults learn. Helping adults learn is embedded in dietetics practice.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we practice these 5 principles.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jun 142 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we practice these 5 principles.

CLEAR is an acronym standing for 5 principles of clear communication. This acronym was developed by Dr. Rene Roberts, MD, MS, FAAFP.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jun 72 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.

Messages are more effective when they are repeated and reinforced.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we actively listen.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 315 min read

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.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we employ analogies and metaphors.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 244 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we employ analogies and metaphors.

Analogies and metaphors effectively and efficiently explain a concept or idea by creating a vivid image, which evokes emotion and enhances u

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we leverage visual aids.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 173 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we leverage visual aids.

Communicators benefit from using visual aids because information is conveyed more efficiently and effectively than with words alone. Visual

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we communicate clearly and simply.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 102 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we communicate clearly and simply.

Clear communication is essential for messages to be correctly received and interpreted by an audience in the way the communicator intended.

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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we use mnemonic devices.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

May 33 min read

Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we use mnemonic devices.

A mnemonic device is a communication tool that helps us remember information. This post features a tool to learn the principles of CLEAR.

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