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No One-Size-Fits-All When Communicating with Others, Interview with Beryl Krinsky of B.Komplete
Guest post by Samantha Maldonado
  • 5 days ago
  • 4 min

No One-Size-Fits-All When Communicating with Others, Interview with Beryl Krinsky of B.Komplete

Beryl Krinsky owns a wellness company, B.Komplete, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship. Her company focuses on educating and...
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What is the most common reason communication fails?
Barb Mayfield
  • May 13
  • 3 min

What is the most common reason communication fails?

What is the most common reason for communication to fail? When communication is more communicator-centered than audience-centered....
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Can I prevent the panic of procrastination? Yes! Be on time with 3 B's.
Barb Mayfield
  • May 6
  • 3 min

Can I prevent the panic of procrastination? Yes! Be on time with 3 B's.

Have you ever put something off to the last minute? Of course. We all have. And when we do, panic often prevails. Will we be done in...
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Reimagining Work-Life Balance
Guest post by Lisa Graves, MS, RD, LD
  • Apr 29
  • 3 min

Reimagining Work-Life Balance

When you hear or read the phrase “work-life balance” what comes to mind? Does it conjure images of a balance scale where work...
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Conventions are for creating connections
Barb Mayfield
  • Apr 22
  • 3 min

Conventions are for creating connections

What makes in-person conventions far superior to virtual ones? Besides the pleasure of traveling to a far-off location and getting a...
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Did I hear that correctly? Clear confusion caused by Miss Pronounce.
Barb Mayfield
  • Apr 15
  • 3 min

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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Who is a leader? Everyone.
Barb Mayfield
  • Apr 8
  • 2 min

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
Barb Mayfield
  • Apr 1
  • 3 min

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.
Barb Mayfield
  • Mar 25
  • 3 min

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!
Barb Mayfield
  • Mar 18
  • 2 min

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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Celebrate a world of flavors - without leaving home!
Barb Mayfield
  • Mar 11
  • 2 min

Celebrate a world of flavors - without leaving home!

Do your menus need a revamp? Do you find yourself eating the same things over and over and over? Boring! This year’s National Nutrition...
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5 lessons from 5 years at the beach
Barb Mayfield
  • Mar 4
  • 3 min

5 lessons from 5 years at the beach

A week ago, I was walking on the beach on beautiful Cape San Blas, Florida, enjoying our final days of rest and relaxation. Today, I sit...
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Waste not, want not. A book review of Zero Waste Cooking for dummies.
Barb Mayfield
  • Feb 25
  • 3 min

Waste not, want not. A book review of Zero Waste Cooking for dummies.

Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...
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Did Miss Interpretation make an appearance? Then we need to clarify.
Barb Mayfield
  • Feb 18
  • 3 min

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.
Barb Mayfield
  • Feb 11
  • 2 min

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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3 lessons from the world of sports – 2022 Edition
Barb Mayfield
  • Feb 4
  • 3 min

3 lessons from the world of sports – 2022 Edition

February is a big month in the world of sports. We kick off with the Winter Olympics, which only come once every four years. Can’t miss...
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Can miscommunication be overcome? Yes! When we name who's to blame.
Barb Mayfield
  • Jan 28
  • 3 min

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!
Barb Mayfield
  • Jan 21
  • 3 min

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!
Barb Mayfield
  • Jan 14
  • 3 min

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!
Barb Mayfield
  • Jan 7
  • 3 min

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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