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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.
Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to reignite your passion.
This post explores why we might lose our passion or drive and identify quotes to help us find it again. Let’s reignite our passion.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes for a positive perspective.
In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Do you need inspiration to finish what you start? Harness the power of quotes.
In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.
Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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How can you inspire and influence? Harness the power of well-selected quotes.
Quotes support a message by providing the wisdom of others. They can enlighten and inspire, memorably illustrating a point.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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Watch and adopt these 10 emerging trends in nutrition communication.
In the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition, effective communication plays a critical role in shaping health. This post explores 10 trends.

Guest post by Alexandria Hardy, RDN, LDN
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.
Many messages regarding nutrition and health come across as negative but positive framing is often preferred and possibly more effective.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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How can you empower and inspire? Learn the art of effective encouragement.
The actions needed to empower and inspire others may take many forms, but all will involve the act of encouragement.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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What is a SOCO and why do I need one for clear communication?
The definition of SOCO that relates to communication is Single Overriding Communication Objective. SOCOs help communicators achieve clarity.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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3 Keys to Success in Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The keys to achieving greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are connecting, communicating, and collaborating.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Want to achieve greater DEIB? Determine what it means first.
To achieve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, begin by defining what they mean. This post provides definitions.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Motivation & Understanding
By understanding the principles of adult learning, RDs can tailor their teaching methods to the audience.

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jul 5, 20245 min read
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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Readiness and Situation
Who are you teaching? How does their current role affect their readiness to learn and what are the situations and problems of concern?

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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Teaching Nutrition Effectively: Consider the Learner’s Autonomy and Experience
Andragogy is the art and science of helping adults learn. Helping adults learn is embedded in dietetics practice.

Guest post by Brandon Lee, MS, RD, CCRP
Jun 21, 20244 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we practice these 5 principles.
CLEAR is an acronym standing for 5 principles of clear communication. This acronym was developed by Dr. Rene Roberts, MD, MS, FAAFP.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we repeat and reinforce.
Messages are more effective when they are repeated and reinforced.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we actively listen.
To know whether communication is clear to an audience requires listening. Active listening. This post explores why, when and how.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 31, 20245 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we employ analogies and metaphors.
Analogies and metaphors effectively and efficiently explain a concept or idea by creating a vivid image, which evokes emotion and enhances u

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 24, 20244 min read
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Is your communication CLEAR? Yes. When we leverage visual aids.
Communicators benefit from using visual aids because information is conveyed more efficiently and effectively than with words alone. Visual

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 17, 20243 min read
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