Telling someone to do something without engagement is doing something to. Learning and growing is a collaborative process in which we work with our spouse, with our children, with our friends and co-workers.
Posted in Blog, White Papers | Tagged Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Motivating Youth | 1 CommentNo one wins in a power struggle, in this brief article discover ways to recognize the invitation to a power struggle and how to decline. Power – the ability to do something or the capacity to do something. Struggle – to make forceful or violent efforts to get away from something. Power Struggle – two [...]
Posted in Blog, White Papers | Tagged Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, School Behavior Problems | 2 CommentsIn effective communication there is a clearly transferred and understood message, the desired outcome is clear to all parties, the interaction is collaborative not competitive, and the dignity of each person is maintained.
Posted in Blog, White Papers | Tagged Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Employee Motivation, Motivating Youth, student engagement | 2 CommentsWithin this current crisis there is unique opportunity to strengthen your organization. Never under estimate the impact of a former employee. This is particularly true when dismissing or laying off employees.
Posted in White Papers | Tagged Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation | 1 CommentHave you ever broken a rule? When you follow rules, why do you? It is my opinion that we follow rules based on our own self interests.
Posted in White Papers | Tagged Communication Skills, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation | Leave a commentThis Spring, Nate completed studies and testing with Dr. Taibi Kahler to become a Certifying Trainer in the Process Communication Model. This means that Next Element is your one-stop-shop for PCM. Including basic seminars, advanced seminars, trainer certification, expert consultation, even therapist certification to use PCM in clinical practice, we’ve got you covered.
Posted in News | Comments OffThank You – Nathan Koontz, youth pastor at Faith Mennonite Church
Lavish Retreats are “Out” – Skill-Building is “In”
PCM NUGGET – Left Brain / Right Brain
NE CORNER – Nate attended the REAP conference in Atlanta
BOOK RECOMMENDATION – “Whole New Mind,” Daniel Pink
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You may have struggled with how to maintain competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent, especially during the economic downturn. The good news is that there are less expensive ways to keep your best people.
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