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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Effective leaders are communicators
Are you a leader? If you are reading this post, you are inevitably a leader. In a multitude of ways and with a multitude of various...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 2, 20213 min read
United we stand
Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Casting a vision requires focus
How do you feel when a problem you are dealing with or an initiative you are leading becomes overwhelming? The list of things to do keeps...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Do others know you care?
Do others know you care about them? How? Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Are you growing?
Are you growing? How do you know? What does it feel like to grow? This is the growing season where I live. In our yard, we are growing...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 4, 20213 min read
5 Tips to Say it with Food
How does it feel when you create a dish or an entire meal that is not only delicious but is a feast for the eyes? Are you motivated to...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 28, 20213 min read
4 skills for effective leaders
What does it take to be an effective leader? Well… it depends. There is no one formula or sequence of steps to follow but rather a skill...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 21, 20213 min read
Are you an agile leader?
An internet search for “leadership styles” will generate numerous lists naming and describing different styles. The various styles differ...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 14, 20213 min read
Leadership is…
What does leadership mean to you? The dictionary defines leadership as “the act of leading others.” Do you aspire to be a leader? What...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 7, 20213 min read
Better than before
“I can’t wait until everything returns to normal.” Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sentiment. Or, said it. Or, thought it. What is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 29, 20213 min read
Don’t fear evaluation – embrace it!
The mere thought of evaluation can be fear-producing. Memories of bad test scores, nerve-wracking performance appraisals, negative...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 23, 20213 min read
What comes first: facts or feelings?
When delivering communication in a crisis, what does your audience need first… an accounting of the facts, or, an expression of empathy...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 16, 20215 min read
What can the Titanic teach us?
Crises are events and situations that turn our lives upside down. They include natural disasters, health scares, economic upheavals,...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 9, 20212 min read
What does it take to influence or persuade?
Who comes to mind when you hear the word "influencer"? What does it mean to be an "influencer" and why are they so persuasive? The term...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 2, 20212 min read
That isn’t what I meant!
Have you ever needed to say "That isn't what I meant!"? We all have. We have all been like Miss Information. Who is Miss Information?...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 26, 20212 min read
5 Keys to Communicating Nutrition
When describing your communication skills, which adjective would you prefer: Average? Mediocre? Adequate? Or Awesome? It’s time for...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 19, 20213 min read
5 tips to prepare for questions
Does the Q&A portion of a presentation fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to. This tip series provides 5 tips for mastering the Q&A.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 12, 20212 min read
#NNM2021 promotes a personalized plate
During my many years of counseling patients from all walks of life, a common perception they arrived with was the fear that meeting with...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 5, 20213 min read
No bad weather, only bad gear
My #1 son has a favorite saying he uses when others want to back out of an adventure due to rain, snow, fog, or freezing cold: “There’s...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Can we talk?
Can you recall your last heart-to-heart conversation? In today’s world of instant messaging, texting, email, and social media, have we...
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