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Creating communication? Collaborate!
"Effective messages are created with and for an audience." Collaborate with your audience from assessing needs through evaluating outcomes.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 2, 20204 min read
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Don’t complicate family meals
Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Can family meals lead to longer and healthier lives?
Family meals are more important than ever as the COVID pandemic accentuates the loneliness epidemic. Eating together may enhance longevity.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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Defining moments shape a generation
Defining moments shape each generation. When we develop communication, we must consider these defining moments.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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Questions lead to greater understanding
Questions are powerful. They reveal what needs to be clarified or brought to light. Questions lead to understanding. Don't fear the Q&A.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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Where will your career story lead you?
Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 28, 20204 min read
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The art of listening
Learn 5 essential qualities of listening an effective communicator will demonstrate. First one? Paying attention.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 21, 20204 min read
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It takes a team
The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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Writing leaves a legacy
As Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide becomes a reality – I reflect on my “why” for writing... It was to leave a legacy.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 7, 20203 min read
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Account for Culture in Communication
Effective communication accounts for culture – get 5 tips for creating culturally-focused communication.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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A Book is Born!
How is writing a book like birthing a baby? Which one takes longer? Read how Communicating Nutrition came into being.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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Don’t hide that smile!
You can tell whether someone is smiling, even when they are wearing a mask. It's impossible to hide a real smile.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 17, 20204 min read
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4 Lessons from 3 Years of Blogging
Applauding and reflecting on achievements helps us learn, grow, and set new goals. What have I learned from 3 years of blogging?

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 10, 20202 min read
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Communication Can Unite Us
Communication that builds unity begins with listening, leading to trust and respect. It honors diversity and seeks common ground.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 3, 20202 min read
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Are you creating video?
Video is the preferred way to consume content online. Creating high-impact video is easier than ever with these 5 tips.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Job Opening: Father
Fathers benefit children and families in numerous ways. They are stronger, more resilient, and achieve better outcomes. Support fatherhood!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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#BetterTogether
Teamwork accomplishes what solo effort cannot. It brings a greater depth and breadth to communication.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 12, 20203 min read
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What do you say when you don’t know what to say?
What do you say when you don't know what to say? When is silence best? When is speaking out? Now, is the time to speak out.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 5, 20203 min read
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A Change of Plans
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.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 29, 20203 min read
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Can we Zoom better?
Zooming is how we meet today. Get 5 tips for doing it better.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 22, 20203 min read
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