We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Zooming is how we meet today. Get 5 tips for doing it better.

Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.

Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.

Crisis communication saves lives. Communicate promptly, accurately, clearly, and calmly. Be an essential resource.

Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

What makes us unique makes us valuable and turns our weaknesses into strengths. Take time to be introspective. You are special.

“No way! No how!” is our granddaughter Emily’s favorite saying currently. If she doesn’t want to do something, she doesn’t sugar coat it or apologize, she tells you straight out. Only time will tell if this tendency is replaced with a desire to “people please” and avoid letting people down. Saying “yes” to be helpful and generous. To be appreciated. All noble traits, but at what expense? Saying yes is also saying no. Many years ago, when I was a young mother juggling work, h

Are you looking for work, or open to a career change? Would you like job offers to come to you? How do most people find jobs? According...

When you belong to a group that needs to make a decision or solve a problem, how do you go about that process? Is there one person who...

Imagine sitting in your office concentrating on completing your latest project when the phone rings. It is the producer for your local television station. She saw a post on social media about the work you are doing and wants to know if you can come in to be interviewed on the noon news. Do you say yes, or no? Are you ready when the media calls? Chapter 32 i n Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide , encourages food and nutrition professionals to serve as reliable a

What is a mentor? Is it the same as a coach? Or, is it something different? The words mentor and coach are often used interchangeably....

Would you agree we live in an increasingly polarized culture? Specifically, in the field of nutrition, polarization and controversy are...

Do you attend professional conferences? If you are a credentialled food and nutrition professional, do you attend FNCE? …otherwise known...

After work, today, our oldest son, Joey, along with seven other adventurers (at last count), are driving more than 20 hours from Indiana...

Were you ever instructed on how to be a “professional”? In our nutrition communications course at Purdue, I included a class period on...

In today’s throw-away world, I venture that some of the items we treasure most are notes of appreciation or praise, certificates for a...

Have you ever stuck your neck out to apply for a highly sought-after position, or to participate in an event such as speaking at a...

The conference is over, your suitcase is waiting to be unpacked, hundreds of emails need to be read or deleted, piles of “real” mail need...

Do you dread traveling… or dream about it? Travel can be more rewarding and less stressful if you are intentional about just a few...