Summer 2015 a dietetic practice group of the DimensionsTheme: Time Management in Communications Message from the Chair By: Ilene Smith, MS, RD Dear DBC Members: But, in the words of my favorite mentors, Tim Gunn, I make it work. No one would ever How? It’s simple: collaboration. I accuse me of being a realized a long time ago that what good time manager. I’m I have to offer is my “big picture” notoriously late (usually thinking, ability to make quick but by no more than 5 to 10 thoughtful decisions, and problem minutes) and my work style would have IN THIS ISSUE solve. My best partnerships are with even the casual observer diagnose me the detail-oriented taskmasters that with Attention Deficit Disorder. I often keep the trains running on time. Yes, Message from the Chair.................1 blame it on the 17 years I’ve spent in there will be the times when I need public relations where there’s no such Letter from the Editor....................2 to take on those roles. But generally thing as a typical day and daily “to do” those are the times when I wish for DBC at FNCE 2015..........................2 lists are usually moot by 9:05 a.m. 25-hour days and leap seconds. Making the Most of Your Time........3 So what could I possibly have to offer Warmest regards, as advice for an issue of Dimensions Resources for on time management? Am I little more Ilene Smith, MS, RD Better Time Management..............4 than an example of what not to do? The 2015-2016 DBC Chair Top Do’s and Don’ts for a Healthy and truth is, when it comes down to it, I do Ilene is the principal of I ON FOOD Inc. , Happy Work-Life Balance...............5 get it all done and do it well. While this issue will offer great tools and tips for a communications consulting firm To Delegate or Not to Delegate.......6 managing your time, many of us realize servicing the food industry. For 15-plus we just need to be jugglers or, better years, Ilene has created communications HOD Update...................................7 yet, tennis players, able to lob back strategies for leading food organizations. Marketing and any balls that come our way. So while I ON FOOD’s specialties include corporate Communications Report................7 I’d like to be the type that can listen to reputation, brand building, influencer webinar without multitasking or focus support and media relations. Ilene Education Update..........................8 on a writing assignment for more than holds a Master’s degree in nutrition Nominating Update.......................9 five minutes without stopping to check from Columbia University and a email, that’s not my style. I create Bachelor’s degree in journalism from “A Day in the Life Of” timelines, but don’t check them off as New York University. William Chapman, often as I should. COO, Seal the Seasons.............10-11 Meet The 2015-2016 Executive Committee..............12-14 © 2015, DBC, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Viewpoints and statements in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the policies and/or official positions of DBC and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 1 Letter from the Editor By: Amari Thomsen, MS, RD, LDN Our summer issue is dedicated to time Nashville this year at the 2015 Food & Nutrition Conference management in communications. The & Expo™ (FNCE®). Don’t miss the DBC and Nutrition summer is a great time to reflect on the Entrepreneurs Networking Event on Saturday, October 3rd current systems you have in place for time from 6:30-9:30pm at the Hermitage Hotel. Click here for management and re-evaluate them as needed. more details. I look forward to meeting many of you there Because two days are never the same and for an evening of networking, great food, auction and more! there always seems to be more work than there are hours in Best, the day, effective and efficient time management can make all the difference. Amari Thomsen, MD, RD, LDN 2015-2016 DBC Newsletter Editor Time is money and this issue offers tips on how to make the most of your time while maintaining a healthy and happy work-life balance. Learn how some of our very own members Amari Thomsen, MS, RD, LDN is the 2015-16 DBC Newsletter Editor. manage their time and the resources they recommend to help She currently works in nutrition communications at FleishmanHillard and is also the founder of Chicago-based nutrition private practice, you become and effective time manager. Eat Chic Chicago. She blogs at Eat Chic Chicago. Amari resides in Speaking of time, I hope you all will make the time to join us in Chicago, IL and can be reached at [email protected]. DBC at FNCE® 2015 DBC & Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) – FNCE® 2015 Networking Event When: Details: Saturday, October 3rd NE and DBC are having a combined networking event at from 6:30-9:30pm the iconic Hermitage Hotel. Along with award-winning cuisine and beverages (your registration includes Where: one complimentary beverage), this night is all about Hermitage Hotel networking with your colleagues and friends, learning 231 6th Ave N more about the industry and of course having fun! Nashville, TN 37219 Our silent auction fundraiser supports the Academy of Register here Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. If you are interested Registration ends in donating auction items for the fundraiser, please contact September 18th the DBC Office at [email protected]. Dietitians in Business and Communications DPG Booth When: Details: Showcase is Monday, October 5th from 9:00am -12pm Stop by and visit members of the DBC Executive Where: Committee and learn about member benefits including Booth #140 at the Music City Center networking opportunities, continuing education credits, mentoring program and more! DBC Spotlight Session Details: Title: If the words ‘sell,’ ‘selling’ or ‘sales’ conjure up images of Always Be Selling: How to Develop Sales Skills at Every Dale Carnegie classes or Alec Baldwin’s slick salesman in Level to Enhance Success Glengarry Glen Ross, the idea of learning the art of the sale probably scares you a little. But selling is a skill that’s Speakers: important to every RDN. All too often what you’re actu- Stacey Antine, MS, RD ally selling is yourself -- to your supervisors, your team Susan Harrow, Media Trainer, Marketing & Publicity Expert or your clients. Learn how applying sales techniques can When: enhance your success in every Tuesday, October 6th from 12:00-1:30pm area of practice. Click here for more information. Where: Music City Center | Grand A 2 Making the Most of Your Time Tips for Increasing Your Productivity and Minimizing Procrastination By: Ginger Hultin, MS, RD, CSO, LDN I’m busy! You’re busy! We’re all busy but I • I network with others constantly. Through collaboration like have some tips that have helped me increase guest blogging and sharing ideas, I have a continual stream productivity, minimize procrastination and of creativity and support. My dietitian friends are my big- balance my activities more easily. I’m not gest inspiration. busy-stressed, I’m busy-happy and the more • I work best in the morning so I get up and write before work that I strategically choose the commitments most days of the week. On the weekend, you can find me I want to participate in rather than ones I feel obligated to, typing away at a local coffee shop, often the first one there. the more balanced I feel. Dietitians are working, we have families, we volunteer and we create; but how do you stay as It is difficult to give organizing and time management tips that productive as possible without overextending yourself and will work for everyone; each person has tools that work best feeling stressed? for them on an individual level. Ask yourself the following questions and start streamlining your life today: A sign that you may be overextended or choosing the wrong activities is indicated by procrastination. Do you find- your • Are you most productive in the early morning, afternoon, self dreading or avoiding certain tasks? Do you have trouble evening or late at night? managing your time or wondering how others fit it all in? • What type of calendar do you prefer: phone, computer, Procrastinating is a sign that something isn’t working right; paper, wall, dry-erase? postponing important tasks creates a cycle of stress and • Which tasks or activities do you enjoy the most? The least? decreased productivity. Are there any you need to let go of to make more space in I have some techniques to offer that may assist in prioritiz- your schedule? ing and creating more space in your life. As you work to cool • Where does family time and self-care fit into your schedule? the chaos, analyzing what you love about your schedule and what you don’t is an important first step. I can share what • Are there any time suckers you need to address (TV, social works for me but I also want to introduce some ideas on media, unproductive relationships)? what will work for your unique personality and preferences. Once you have an idea in mind of what will work best for you, Making space in your schedule is so individualized that you take some time this weekend to get organized for the coming may need to take some time to reflect on how to create week. Create time each day to review your schedule and tune something that works for you. in to how you are feeling. Are you stressed? Are you procras- Some techniques that work for me: tinating? If so – why? Perhaps you need to shift some things around.