October 2009 E-News
A TIME TO CELEBRATE
We will be enjoying our one year anniversary on Oct. 13. We are celebrating all of the the big and small steps we have taken over the last year. It is amazing how the cool weather, football season, kids back in school, are all little reminders of where we were one year ago. I can remember feeling excited to start a new career, scared of the unknown, grateful for my supporters and my Next Element partners and sad knowing I will miss some of my friends and previous co-workers.
So here we are one year later, grateful for where we have been, focused and intentional in the present, excited and open to our future! A special thank you to all that have been part of this journey with us! – JR
GOT TRUST?
Within teams and organizations, we define trust as having two components. First, being able to predict another’s behavior so that we aren’t unpleasantly surprised by something they say or do. Second is the confidence that who I am (my ideas, feelings, opinions) is OK and will not be used against me or dismissed. Using the Process Communication Model, we are able to teach specific skills, tools, and formulas for building trust through increased safety and predictability of positive behaviors. In addition, we coach leaders on how to take the first step in building trust by connecting with others on their terms.
Read our blog post on this important business issue, and a great article from Business Week. – NGR
“The only thing worse than training good employees and losing them is NOT training your employees and keeping them.” - Zig Ziglar
WHOLE NEW MIND
Daniel Pink, author of Free Agent Nation” and “A Whole New Mind,” will be presenting at the Hutchinson (Kansas) Sports Arena on Oct. 23, 2009; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:45). The cost is only $5, tickets are available at the door. Call the Dillon Lecture Series office at 620-665-3505 for more information.
Next Element will be meeting at Lone Star Steak House, 1419 E 11th Ave, Hutchinson following the lecture and invite you to join us for conversation about building “whole new mind” competencies in the workplace.
A video you might enjoy: Dan Pink on Motivation -ME
NE CORNER
Individual and corporate clients say that one-on-one counseling is critical for career success, especially during tough economic times. We offer strategic coaching solutions to support leadership skills. For a related recent article in the Wall Street Journal click here. – NGR
“If you want to grow as an individual (work, home, life) this is the class for you. This course will help me with relationships, and to motivate people. I did not realize that people have other needs that are different than me. Thanks for opening my eyes.”
- Timothy Barker, Manager OT/PT, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita KS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Process Parenting, a PCM® Seminar – Oct. 15
Leadership Communication, a PCM® Seminar – Oct. 21 (SOLD-OUT)
PCM® Core Competency Training – Nov. 9-11
Advanced PCM® Conflict Resolution Seminar – Nov. 12-13
Process Facilitation, a PCM® Seminar – Dec. 7-9
Facilitating Self-Efficacy – Dec. 10-11
WHITE PAPER
“Leading effectively is less about mastering social skills sets than it is about developing a genuine interest in, and talent for, fostering positive feelings in the people whose cooperation and support you need…” Click here to read “Social Intelligence and Leadership.” – NGR
HOT WING UPDATE
So the big debate right now in the office is deep fried, baked, grilled or a combination? Cayenne, or habanero for the heat factor? So many variables, so many psychological needs to be addressed. I’m voting deep fried (duh!), dipped into a slightly sweet, lip-stinging sauce, then grilled, not quite so messy that way. Share your favorite recipe, we’d love to share it in our e-news! – ME
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