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Which Christmas helps you celebrate with joy - one with gifts or memories?
The timeless Christmas classic, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss, teaches that even when the Grinch takes away all the...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 22, 20232 min read
What is important right now? Take note of the word-of-the-year.
Have you heard of the word-of-the-year? Did you know there is more than one? Really? What are they? Who decides what they are? What is...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Want effective audience engagement without technology? Try mini whiteboards.
Audience engagement is essential for effective communication, especially in presentations. As described in Chapter 20 of Communicating...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Save the day by remembering 3 Ps: Plan. Prepare. Prevent.
How often are you in charge of an event? Often? Sometimes? Or rarely? Your answer may be related to your history of successful execution....
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 1, 20232 min read
What does home cooking look like in the 21st century?
How often is everything served at a meal in your home made 100% from scratch? What does that term even mean today? We certainly don’t...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 24, 20233 min read
3 Steps to Jump-Start Your Journey to Communication Excellence
Honestly answer this question: How often do you “communicate nutrition” in your current work setting? Is it… Daily? Weekly? Monthly?...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Is it possible to dispel misconceptions and misinformation? Yes. With authority.
Is the public confused about food and nutrition? Can it be challenging to differentiate between what is fact and what is fiction? Yes,...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Can imposter syndrome be overcome? Yes. With communication excellence.
Have you ever felt like a fraud? Doubting your knowledge or abilities? Anxious your shortcomings would be discovered? If so, you may...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 3, 20233 min read
When experts don't know the answer how does an authority respond?
“Why don’t nutrition experts ever agree?” “Why do nutrition experts keep changing their minds?” Do you hear those complaints? I do. I can...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 27, 20233 min read
Which ethics principles are of greatest concern when communicating nutrition?
In last week’s post, we explored the importance of communication skills in elevating the nutrition expert to a nutrition authority . ...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Are you an expert or an authority? Which one has greater influence?
Are you an expert or an authority? Wait! Aren’t they synonyms? Their meanings are related but are not quite the same. What are the...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Need funding? Follow these 5 tips to succeed at grant writing.
How do you fund your projects, research, operating budget, and more? If you answered grants, you are familiar with the stress of seeking...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 6, 20234 min read
Obesity is misunderstood and BMI is misused. How can we provide clarity?
A nutrition topic that has gone through a major transformation in recent years is our understanding of the disease of obesity. When I was...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 15, 20236 min read
Why use person-first language? When is identity-first better?
What are the various ways you could finish this sentence: “I am _____________”? Consider that the words we use define us. We often fill...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 8, 20232 min read
How can you more clearly communicate expectations that drive results?
Do others know what you expect? Do you communicate your expectations clearly? If others told you what they think you expect, how well...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 1, 20233 min read
What creates effective communication? Be professional… always.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Here are the first seven: Communication is relational...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 25, 20233 min read
What creates effective communication? Plan for success and prevent failure.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Thus far, we have covered these six: • Communication...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 18, 20233 min read
What creates effective communication? Reach more people with impact and influence.
What creates effective communication? This series of posts shares 8 key principles. Thus far, we have covered the first five:...
Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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