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N Jay Sorensen 13h ago

🧠 Your inner dialogue shapes your leadership.

Unchecked negative self-talk can:
⚠️ Erode confidence
⚠️ Fuel perfectionism
⚠️ Ripple into team culture

💡 Leadership takeaway:

Silencing your inner critic isn’t indulgent—it’s essential for healthy leadership & organizational culture.

🔗 https://www.johnmillen.com/blog/5-Ways-to-Control-Negative-Self-Talk

#Leadership #ODLeadership #MindsetMatters #OrganizationalCulture #ResilientLeadership

5 Ways to Control Negative Self-Talk

1. Name the voice 2. Ask: Would I say this to someone else? 3. Reframe the message 4. Keep a thought journal 5. Practice self-compassion

N Jay Sorensen 18h ago

🌶️ Flavor without the fire!

Chefs are creating bold, heat-free salsas using:
🍋 Lime or vinegar for brightness
🔥 Roasted veggies for depth
🌰 Toasted seeds & infused oils for texture

As an RDN, I see this as flavor + inclusivity + nutrition in action.

🔗 https://www.southernliving.com/southern-chef-tip-flavorful-salsa-without-spice-11769737

#CulinaryInnovation #RDNLeadership #PlantForward #InclusiveCooking #FlavorLeadership

N Jay Sorensen 1d ago

🔑 Change can break trust.

In ERP rollouts, procurement reform & large-scale transformation, trust is built (or lost) in every conversation.

Leader moves that protect trust:
🗣 Clear, simple messages
👂 Listen actively
💬 Close the loop
💡 Lead with empathy

🔗 https://www.prdaily.com/change-breaks-trust-heres-how-communicators-can-rebuild-it/

#ChangeManagement #Leadership #ODLeadership

Change breaks trust. Here’s how communicators can rebuild it. - PR Daily

Live coverage from Ragan’s Employee Experience Conference.

PR Daily

N Jay Sorensen 1d ago

💬 Advice fatigue is real.

In enterprise change—ERP rollouts, procurement reform, culture shifts—advice that’s imposed rarely sticks.

Invite, don’t tell:
🤝 Make it collaborative
🎯 Tie it to their goals
🔍 Ask before offering

Advice that’s co-created → action.

🔗 https://letsgrowleaders.com/2025/08/01/advice-fatigue-is-real-lets-talk-about-what-makes-it-stick-with-video/

#Leadership #ChangeManagement #ODLeadership

Advice Fatigue Is Real—Let’s Talk About What Makes It Stick (With Video)

Practical ways to prevent advice fatigue and offer it in a way that is more likely to be well received. Includes video

Let's Grow Leaders

N Jay Sorensen 2d ago

🚦 Workplace friction isn’t just an HR issue—it’s a leadership challenge.

4 frictions slowing missions:
💼 Staffing gaps
⚡ Slow agility
🔄 Change resistance
💻 Tech that hinders

Leaders: Remove friction → turn strategy into action.

Which one is slowing you down?

🔗 https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/comment/tackling-workplace-friction-unlocks-true-productivity

#Leadership #ChangeManagement #PublicProcurement #ODLeadership

Tackling workplace friction unlocks true productivity - HR Magazine

Business leaders must address the root causes of workplace friction, to improve performance and productivity.

HR Magazine

N Jay Sorensen 2d ago

🥪 The sandwich is evolving—and it’s a menu + wellness strategy.

🍔 Sliders = portion flexibility
🍯 Hot honey = bold flavor
🥖 Brioche, tortillas, sourdough = carrier innovation

As an RDN, I see opportunity:

Pair trends with nutrient-dense, plant-forward fillings to drive health + market impact.

🔗 https://www.foodservicedirector.com/food-beverage-trends/which-sandwich-trends-are-cutting-the-mustard-technomic-s-new-report-has-the-answers

#RDNLeadership #MenuInnovation #FoodSystems #FoodAsMedicine #ConsumerTrends

Which sandwich trends are cutting the mustard? Technomic's new report has the answers

Sure, you know your po'boy from your pulled pork, but let's find out which 'wiches are stacking up the most success across the nation.

N Jay Sorensen 3d ago

🤖 AI is transforming dairy in Sub-Saharan Africa:
🐄 Wearables track cow health
🚚 Smarter supply chains cut waste
🌱 Sustainability meets efficiency

As an RDN, I see the impact:
🥛 More reliable access to protein
🌍 Climate-smart production
📊 Tech driving nutrition + food security

🔗 https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/07/29/ai-boosts-dairy-efficiency-across-sub-saharan-africa/

#RDNLeadership #GlobalFoodSystems #AIForGood #FoodSecurity #SustainableNutrition

How AI integration is boosting dairy farms and value chains across Africa

AI is transforming Africa’s dairy sector by optimizing logistics, enhancing traceability, and improving animal health monitoring. With adoption by major players like Nestlé and Arla, AI is helping scale smallholder operations and drive sustainability across the value chain.

FoodNavigator-USA.com

N Jay Sorensen 3d ago

🎂 Jacques Pépin at 90—still shaping the culinary world.

🍽 Lifelong learner
🤝 Mentor to many
🌱 Adapts without losing authenticity
💡 Generous in spirit

A masterclass in skill, mentorship & joy in food.
Who’s your biggest culinary influence?

🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/dining/jacques-pepin-birthday.html

#Leadership #CulinaryEducation #RDNLeadership

Jacques Pépin Celebrates Turning 90

The beloved chef, who brought French cooking skills to the American masses, is celebrating his upcoming birthday with 90 parties around the country.

The New York Times

N Jay Sorensen 4d ago

⛽ Food-away-from-home is shifting to c-stores.

📈 Traffic up 59% since 2021
💰 Food dollars moving to grab-and-go
🥗 Better-for-you options now shaping health

As an RDN, I see the opportunity:

Where the food dollar goes, health outcomes follow.

🔗 https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2025/07/17/better-for-you-foods-in-convenience-channels/

#RDNLeadership #FoodSystems #BetterForYou #FoodAwayFromHome #WellnessStrategy

Grab-and-go 2.0: Better-for-you foods in convenience channels

Convenience stores are evolving into food destinations for consumers enticed by expanded and elevated “grab-and-go” options, according to a report from CoBank earlier this year.

ConfectioneryNews.com

N Jay Sorensen 4d ago

🌿 Desserts are going plant-forward.

Pastry chefs are using:
🍃 Wild-foraged herbs & leaves
🌼 Edible flowers like lemon marigold
♻️ Minimal-ingredient creations for sustainability

As an RDN, I see this as nutrition meets innovation: phytonutrients, culture, and environmental stewardship in every bite.

🔗 https://www.sogoodmagazine.com/pastry-blog/pastry-chef-articles/five-chefs-who-are-exploring-potential-plants-desserts/

#PlantForward #RDNLeadership #CulinaryInnovation #SustainableDining https://www.sogoodmagazine.com/pastry-blog/pastry-chef-articles/five-chefs-who-are-exploring-potential-plants-desserts/

Five chefs who are exploring the potential of plants in their desserts -

Without a doubt, the plants are ingredients that allow pastry chefs to expand their range of flavors and enhance their connection with their surroundings.

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