Successful Communication 5/11

Did I hear that correctly? Clear confusion caused by Miss Pronounce.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Apr 15, 20223 min read

Did I hear that correctly? Clear confusion caused by Miss Pronounce.

What is a sure way to lower one’s credibility? Mispronounce a word with a familiar pronunciation to the audience. When this happens,...

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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Apr 8, 20222 min read

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...

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Don’t be fooled – separate fact from fiction

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Apr 1, 20223 min read

Don’t be fooled – separate fact from fiction

Have you ever played an April Fools joke or prank on someone? Have you ever been the target of one? If so, you are familiar with just how...

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What is conscious language? Using words with the intention to build up.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Mar 25, 20223 min read

What is conscious language? Using words with the intention to build up.

Language is the currency of communication. It is thought, written, spoken, sung, illustrated, and expressed in a multitude of ways. Words...

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Communication mistakes can be fatal – prevent them!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Mar 18, 20222 min read

Communication mistakes can be fatal – prevent them!

What is a leading cause of medical mistakes, business blunders, and relationship breakdowns? Meet “Miss Taken” – AKA the message is...

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Did Miss Interpretation make an appearance? Then we need to clarify.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Feb 18, 20223 min read

Did Miss Interpretation make an appearance? Then we need to clarify.

Miss Interpretation – AKA not getting enough information to know what is meant, which can include something as simple as whether the...

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How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Feb 11, 20222 min read

How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.

This Valentine’s Day people around the world will express their love to others. How will they do it? With words, yes; but also with...

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Can miscommunication be overcome? Yes! When we name who's to blame.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jan 28, 20223 min read

Can miscommunication be overcome? Yes! When we name who's to blame.

Have you ever… … been misunderstood? … sent a message that was misinterpreted? … published a post on social media and later realized it...

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How do you measure success? To be great – evaluate!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jan 21, 20223 min read

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...

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Communicator, it’s time to celebrate! You’ve reached the finish line!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jan 14, 20223 min read

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...

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How do you go from good to great? Practice! Pilot test! Revise!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Jan 7, 20223 min read

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...

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Want to create communication that makes a difference? Plan an effective delivery.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 31, 20212 min read

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...

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Which channels are your best choice? Answer just 3 questions.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 24, 20213 min read

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,...

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Make your messages remarkable! Achieve the 3 M's of impact.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 17, 20212 min read

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...

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Want strong messages that make a difference? Build them on solid evidence.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 10, 20212 min read

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...

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Trying to communicate more effectively? Know your why and your big idea.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Dec 3, 20213 min read

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...

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Want to know the secret to creating better content? Know your audience.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 19, 20213 min read

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...

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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 12, 20213 min read

Who is my audience?

When creating communication, can your audience be “everyone”? No. Messages can only be effective when targeted to an audience. Therefore,...

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Creating Communication? Follow these steps.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Nov 5, 20212 min read

Creating Communication? Follow these steps.

When you are creating communication, where do you begin? Do you start with deciding which channel to use? Or, what your message is? Or,...

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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND

Oct 29, 20213 min read

Stage fright CAN be overcome!

Your mouth goes dry. Your skin flushes. You break out in a sweat. Your knees knock. Your heart races. You can’t catch your breath. You...

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