This post is the second in a series examining the qualities and skills needed to be an effective communicator, including genuine courtesy.

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

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

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

This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.

Audience engagement is essential for effective communication, especially in presentations. As described in Chapter 20 of Communicating...

Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...

Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...

“Why don’t nutrition experts ever agree?” “Why do nutrition experts keep changing their minds?” Do you hear those complaints? I do. I can...

How do you fund your projects, research, operating budget, and more? If you answered grants, you are familiar with the stress of seeking...

What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Here are the first seven: Communication is...

What creates effective communication? In this series of posts, I am proposing 8 principles. So far, we have covered the first four:...

How would you answer the question, what creates effective communication? Would you include the principles we’ve covered thus far?...

Has your communication ever been misinterpreted? Have you ever misinterpreted the messages or intentions of the communication of others?...

How do you decide what to communicate when there’s so much to say? Doesn’t our audience deserve the benefit of all we know about the...

When you open your mouth to speak, what is the first sound you utter? Is it um or ah as you decide what to say? When you give a speech or...

Do you set New Year’s resolutions? If so, you’re not alone. Research indicates that more than 40% of Americans set resolutions at this...

We may be able to walk and chew gum at the same time, but can we effectively and accurately complete more complex tasks or projects while...

Does the idea of speaking in public cause you to feel anxious? Do you avoid situations that require speaking in front of others? Does...

Do you remember the first time you were asked to introduce a speaker? Maybe you were handed a 10-page resume listing hundreds of...