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I didn’t mean that! It’s a Miss Print.
How often do you read a text or an email and encounter an unintended message like in the image above? Meet Miss Print, AKA autocorrect,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Wordiness weighs down your message. Cut ruthlessly and be concise.
Being concise means using no more words than needed. Being concise is not using as few words as possible.
Wordiness weighs down your message. Cut ruthlessly and be concise.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 3, 20223 min read


Why and How to Write Your Story
What is the value of writing your story? As a communicator and a leader, more than you may realize… As a communicator, what and how you...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 27, 20224 min read


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...

Guest post by Samantha Maldonado
May 19, 20224 min read


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....

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 13, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 6, 20223 min read


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...

Guest post by Lisa Graves, MS, RD, LD
Apr 29, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 22, 20223 min read


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,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 15, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 8, 20222 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 1, 20223 min read


What is conscious language? Using words with the intention to build up.
Communication is most effective when the sender and recipient acknowledge one another in the manner each one prefers.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 25, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 18, 20222 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 11, 20222 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 4, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 25, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 18, 20223 min read


How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.
Not only on Valentine's Day but every day, people need to love and be loved. Experience it as a noun and a verb. Value love.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 11, 20222 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 4, 20223 min read


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...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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