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We’ve all had the experience of working for or following leaders who we admire for their ability to lead and inspire, who seem to command the room the minute they step into it, and who always know just what to say at the right time. This combination of skills is what’s known as executive presence. Here are five things you need to know about executive presence.

Being a risk taker can be uncomfortable, but successful people know that taking calculated risks are often required in order to pursue new opportunities and gain confidence. Consider going out of your comfort zone to tackle public speaking, learn a new skill, or pursue a promotion. All of these activities have a level of risk, but may be worth the benefits which include new opportunities and financial rewards. If you want to improve your ability to take more risks, here are several tips to help you move forward.

As people with diabetes hear more about plant-forward diets, they are also wondering how to make them manageable, delicious and sustainable for themselves and their families. With an emphasis on one distinct plant food that has been nourishing humans for at least 8,000 years – the bean - this webinar will examine research related to the health benefits of beans, bean-centric and plant-forward diets, specific to people with diabetes.

The Retail Dietitian Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2023 Retail Dietitian of the Year Award. This award recognizes a professional who shows leadership in utilizing business skills and industry knowledge to positively impact consumer behavior change through the retail sector.

The Association for Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) has acquired the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA).

Although gender equity may not have changed as much as we have wanted over the years, women in the workplace are learning to align their strengths with great leadership. Model women leaders who tend to be empathetic, communal, vulnerable, and persistent are helping companies succeed. Julie Boorstin, a CNBC’s Senior Media & Teach Correspondent, interviews CEOs as part of her “TechCheck” program and has documented what happens when women lead. Here are the lessons she’s learned and how we can apply them to our own lives.

It’s a time of year when the demands of your shoppers, boss, and retailer may be taking up more time than the priorities you set for yourself. This also makes it the perfect time to set aside some time for self-reflection on your career over the past year, considering accomplishments against goals and plans for the future.

These five pillars of self-care provide guidance for beginning or renewing the practice of self-love that will nourish your soul and leave you feeling motivated and refreshed throughout your week.

Every day from now until the end of the year, news feeds are filled with trend predictions, including those related to food and nutrition. To consider what trends you need to watch closely and consider incorporating into your programs and services, consider these trend watches.

In July of 2022, the FDA Commission Robert Califf commissioned the Reagan-Udall Foundation to convene an expert panel to evaluate the Human Foods Program as related to culture, structure and leadership, resources, and authorities.