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Vol. 3 No. 5, May 2011 Copyright 2011 by Wolf J.
Rinke
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In this issue:
1. NEW CPE--HOT OFF THE PRESS
2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
3. HOW TO SAVE UP TO 16% ON CPEs
4. POWERNETWORKING-HOW TO GET TO THE TOP FASTER-PART I
5. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
6. HUMOR BREAK
7. ABOUT THE EDITOR
8. PRIVACY STATEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
INSIGHT BREAK
Excellence can be attained if you:
Care more than others think is wise;
Risk more than others think is safe;
Dream more that others think is practical; and
Expect more than others think is possible.
-Unknown
1. NEW CPE--HOT OFF THE PRESS
Nutritional Guide to Lowering Cholesterol: A Comprehensive Approach
to Heart Health, Elaine B. Trujillo, MS, RD, C216, 12 CPEUs, $104.95.
This self-directed learning program is intended to provide the scientific
evidence for its companion book: Eating for Lower Cholesterol: A Balanced
Approach to Heart Health with Recipes Everyone Will Love. Along with
its nutrition/cookbook companion it will provide you the tools necessary
to assess and counsel your heart disease patients. After applying the
concepts presented in this accredited, self-directed learning program
you will have a greater understanding of cholesterol basics, modifiable
lifestyle factors that affect cardiac disease, and specific nutrients
and foods which impact cardiac disease risk. You will also be able to:
- Differentiate between the types of fatty acids in the diet and how
they impact cardiovascular disease risk
- Predict which lipid profiles are associated with cardiovascular
disease risk
- Formulate plans to manage hypercholesterolemia based on biomarker
levels
- Explain the rationale for diet interventions for hypertension
- Assess risk factors and recommend potential treatment plans for
metabolic syndrome.
Approved/Accepted by ADA, DMA
RDs & DTRs: Suggested Learning Need Codes for the Prof. Dev. Portfolio
2000, 2010, 2020, 2050, 2070, 2090, 3,000, 3005, 3010, 3020, 3060, 3070,
3080, 3090, 3100, 4000, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4060, 4090, 4120, 4150, 4160,
4170, 4180, 5000, 5150, 5160, 5190, 5260, 5370, 5410 5420
Details at http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/cenutr.html#C216.
2. NUTRITION NEWS YOU CAN USE
FOOD COLORS ARE DANGEROUS TO CHILDRENS' HEALTH
Synthetic food dyes including Yellow 2, 5 and 6, Red 3 and 40, and Blue
1 and 2 appear to have a negative behavioral impact on children leading
to hyperactivity, inattentiveness and ADHD. (Dr. Feingold has been saying
this since 1975 when his book Why Your Child Is Hyperactive was first
published.) Plus it tends to get children to be drawn to brightly colored
foods which are often highly processed, high calorie, low nutrient junk
foods. These research findings have resulted in essentially banning
synthetic dyes in Europe. Now the FDA, after many years of denials,
has finally agreed to study this topic in depth.
ACTION STEP: Read labels carefully and stay away from brightly colored
junk foods. For other in-depth info read Nutrition Therapy for Children
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Second Edition,
by C. M. Bareuther, RD. Details at http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/C182CPEcourse.htm.
Source: D. W. Schab and M. F. Jacobson, Those Bright Foods Have a Dark
Side, Washington Post 3/27/11, p. B3.
3. HOW TO SAVE UP TO 16% ON CPEs
To save up to 16% on all of our easy to use, high quality CPE products
go to www.easyCPEcredits.com and use
the coupon on the "home page."
Hurry-coupons expire 5/15/11.
4. POWERNETWORKING-HOW TO GET TO THE TOP FASTER-PART I
Our world is becoming more "virtual" every day. Instead of
meeting face-to-face we send an e-mail, text message, Twitter, or a
voice mail. Instead of going to work, many of us work at home where
we are even more dependent on technology, and less on human interfaces.
Even though in some ways it has improved our quality of life, and social
media is certainly a great way to connect with lots of people, it does
according to noted psychiatrist Ed Hallowell have a dark side. He maintains
that the lack of face-to-face contact with other people-he calls it
the human moment-causes people to feel lonely, isolated and confused,
resulting in increased stress, decreased trust, misunderstandings and
toxic worry. Hallowell states that the strategic use of "the human
moment: an authentic psychological encounter that can happen only when
two people share the same physical space, adds color to our lives and
helps us build confidence and trust." One way you can multiply
the productivity of those human moments is to become a PowerNetworker.
Here's how:
Know Thyself
It's as timely today as the day it was uttered by the Oracle of Delphi.
Know your strengths. All of us are exceptionally good at least in one
thing. Hone that skill until it becomes second nature for you. It will
be your competitive advantage, your trademark, something that you will
be recognized for within your company, your hospital, your state, your
association, your nation, or even internationally. Equally important,
let others know what that skill is, because it will enable you to help
others. Also know your weaknesses so you can figure out what groups
to join and who you'll want to single out and network with.
Act and Look Your Best
It is true that none of us will get a second chance to make a first
impression. Remember that it takes roughly seven repetitions to reverse
an initial impression? That means if I perceive you as being self-centered,
when you and I meet for the first time, you would have to be on your
best altruistic behavior for the next seven encounters before I would
revise my initial impression. (This is further compounded since most
people form a relatively stable impression in about five seconds. No,
that is not a typo.) Make sure that you take advantage of this phenomenon
and act and look your best any time you come in contact with people.
Be Selective
Time is our second most precious resource. (Health is first.) It can't
be borrowed, stolen, manufactured, or even rented. That's why you want
to be selective and only get involved with those groups, associations,
and organizations that have the greatest potential for helping you accomplish
your lifetime goals. Your state and national meetings are particularly
valuable. Once in a networking setting, seek out people who have a large
center of influence. Typically they tend to know a lot of influential
people, have been very active and visible for quite some time, and have
established an impeccable reputation. They will be particularly useful
in helping you get to the right people when you need to get things done.
Make Them Glad They Talked with You
This timeless phrase reminds you to always focus on the other person's
needs. Networking is first and foremost a helping activity, or to put
it differently, it is a win-win exercise, one that is governed by Zig
Ziglar's admonition that "You can get anything in life you want,
if you just help enough other people get what they want." A way
to keep tabs on yourself during networking is to ask yourself: What
proportion of the time am I talking about myself? As a rule of thumb,
if you are spending more than 20 percent of the time talking about yourself,
you have "I" disease, which is especially counterproductive
when you are networking with someone for the first time. Remember, most
people like to talk about themselves. Let them. The more they do, the
more you can learn about their needs or problems. And if you can meet
those needs, or solve those problems, they will be glad they talked
with you, and remember you for a long time.
Introduce Yourself
Why bother, after all you are wearing a nametag, right? Wrong! Always
state your full name when you meet someone for the first time, even
when wearing a name tag. "Hi, my name is Wolf Rinke. What's yours?"
Repeat the other person's name immediately and use it every chance you
get. It will help you remember them longer, plus it will make both of
you feel good. Why? Because, when you use your name, you affirm yourself.
When you use the other person's name, you affirm them. Both of you will
feel better, which is an important accomplishment in and of itself,
because all of us like to feel good.
Ask Open-Ended Questions
To get the conversation going ask questions which cannot be answered
with a "yes" or a "no." Examples: "What advice
would you give someone just starting out in nutrition and dietetics?"
"What do you really like about your career?" "How did
you get started in your area of expertise?" These types of questions
will help break the ice, and potentially provide you with a lot of powerful
information. Certainly a lot more than closed ended questions, such
as: "Isn't this a great meeting?"
Actively Search for the Double Win
In conversing always be on the lookout for issues, trends, clients,
developments or prospects that will be beneficial to both of you. For
example: If you are talking with a foodservice management consultant
ask: "Jane, what type of expertise do you have that my company
might be interested in?" This shows that you want to help. That
person will then be more inclined to share empowering information with
you. But they should start, right? Wrong! I suggest that your PowerNetworking
will be much more productive if you take responsibility for the interchange.
After all, in these highly competitive times, results count, not process.
Look for Commonalities
Research has clearly demonstrated that people prefer to associate with
people who are most like themselves. This does not mean that you should
seek out the people you already know, or worse, those who work for the
same organization you do. Instead it means you seek out individuals
you have not met before, and make every effort to look for something,
anything, that you have in common. Yes, you can even get a bit personal-and
talk about such things as: Your alma mater, birthplace, favorite sports,
anything that will help you remember the other person, and equally important,
help them remember you.
In the next issue of this eNewsletter I'll share the other seven Powernetworking
strategies that will enable you to make it to the top faster.
Source: W. J. Rinke, How to Maximize Professional Potential & Increase
Your Earning Power in Nutrition & Dietetics, 3rd Edition, approved
for 30 CPEUs, available at http://www.wolfrinke.com/CEFILES/cepd.html#C187.
5. HEAR WOLF "HOWL"--I MEAN SPEAK
Aug 3, 2011, 1:30-3:00 "Positive Attitude: The Key to Wellness
and Peak Performance," American Assoc. of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
annual meeting, Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Ctr., Lagoon ABGH,
Las Vegas, NV. To register or for more info: http://www.diabeteseducator.org/annualmeeting/2011/index.html
Recommend me to the meeting planner of your upcoming state or local
dietetic association and I will help make your next meeting a "howling
success." As a way of giving back, I speak to ADA groups at significantly
reduced rates.
6. HUMOR BREAK
A dietetic intern asked a very successful dietitian what the secret
of success is. "There is no secret," said the dietitian. "All
you have to do is jump at every opportunity when it comes your way."
"But how will I know when the opportunity is there?" asked
the intern. "You won't," said the dietitian. "You just
keep on jumping."
7. ABOUT THE EDITOR
Dr. Wolf J. Rinke, RD, CSP is the president of Wolf Rinke Associates--an
accredited provider of easy to use CPE home study programs for nutrition
professionals since 1990 available at www.easyCPEcredits.com. He is
also a highly effective management consultant and executive coach who
specializes in building peak performance organizations, teams and individuals,
and an author of numerous CPE home study courses, audio/video programs
as well as several best selling management, leadership and self-development
books including Make it a Winning Life--Success Strategies for Life,
Love and Business. In addition he is an internationally recognized keynote
speaker and seminar leader who delivers customized presentations that
combine story telling, humor and motivation with specific "how
to" action strategies that participants can apply immediately to
improve their personal and professional lives. Preview a demo at www.WolfRinke.com
or call 800-828-9653. If you have questions, or would like him to address
a specific issue or topic please e-mail him at WolfRinke@aol.com.
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