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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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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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?
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Do you know the best way to boost productivity? Stop and reboot.
Human beings are most productive when rest is prioritized. When getting rest is ignored, productivity, health, and relationships suffer.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 25, 20242 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 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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 27, 20243 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? Harness the power of quotes for a positive perspective.
In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 13, 20243 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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Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.
Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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Watch and adopt these 10 emerging trends in nutrition communication.
In the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition, effective communication plays a critical role in shaping health. This post explores 10 trends.
Guest post by Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 9, 20243 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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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.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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3 Keys to Success in Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The keys to achieving greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are connecting, communicating, and collaborating.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Want to achieve greater DEIB? Determine what it means first.
To achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, begin by defining what they mean. This post provides definitions.
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Motivation & Understanding
By understanding the principles of adult learning, RDs can tailor their teaching methods to the audience.
Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jul 5, 20245 min read
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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?
Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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