2010 January E-News
2010 – January Issue
“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
NE CORNER
Next Element has seen 2008, 2009, and now 2010. We continue to be amazed at
the support and positive energy of our clients, friends, and colleagues. We
have aggressive plans for 2010. We will be launching the NEOS on February 4 in Atlanta.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Watch out for Process Man, the only superhero
who is more effective with his mask off. Stay tuned for our revamped
website, and keep those hot wings updates coming!
PCM NUGGET
A number of people who attend our communication training seminars argue that
it feels inauthentic to adjust their communication and leadership style in
order connect with, and motivate others. “It’s not the real me,” they say,
explaining that it’s more important to stay true to oneself than be shifty
and fickle. Read this month’s White Paper to see our take on it. -JK
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
“Don’t Be Such a Scientist” by Randy Olson
We’re always on the prowl for process related books – anything that helps
people grapple with content-vs-process, text-vs-context, what we say-vs-how
we say it. Don’t Be Such a Scientist approaches the issue by comparing
substance-vs-style among scientists. Olson, a Harvard Ph.D. marine
biologist turned documentary film-maker, argues that some of the best
science is going unnoticed because of the lack of style in how great
information is presented. This is a terrific book on how to balance the
message with the packaging. Easy to read, funny, and poignant. -JK
WHERE WE’LL BE
Nate will be the Keynote presenter for the Wichita Chamber Sunrise
Scrambler on January 20, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. The topic will be “Leveraging
Personality Diversity in the Workplace.”
Nate will also be presenting a global webinar for the Manufacturing
Excellent Network on Customer communication on January 20th.
Nate will be presenting “Social Intelligence and Leadership” for the Boeing
Leadership Association on January 28th.
Next Element is sponsoring the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors meeting on January 28th.
The Next Element team will be at the ACCT (Association for Challenge
Course Technology) Annual Conference Feb. 4 – 7, 2010 in Atlanta. We’ll be
looking for you in our pre-conference workshop and other conference
workshops. We always look forward to reconnecting with old friends and
making new ones too! Visit our booth, join a group activity and enter to
win sweet gift certificates.
“The meaning of your communication is the RESPONSE you get. If you get the
wrong response, change the way YOU communicate.” – Virginia Satir
UPCOMING EVENTS
Leadership Communication Seminar – January 13, 2010
Process Parenting Seminar – January 23, 2010
PCM Core Competency Training – February 22 – 24, 2010
Advanced PCM Conflict Resolution Seminar – February 25 – 26, 2010
Process Facilitation Seminar – March 8 – 10, 2010
Facilitating Self-Efficacy – March 11 – 12, 2010
WHITE PAPER
Authenticity and Process Communication. Read Jeff’s musings on the
relationship between distress behavior and the inauthentic self.
Link:next-element.com/2009/12/authenticity-and-process-communication
HOT WING UPDATE
Newton’s Acapulco Restaurant has added hot wings to their buffet. Bathed
in a mexican sweet/spicy adobo sauce that is amazing. John Harrits, of JH &
Associates, West Allis, WI – agreed that they were pretty tasty. John was
in Newton attending a NE seminar.
And… Yes, there’s an ap for that! Sylvia Dresser sent us this article from
the Chicago Tribune, iPhone now offers an ap for Hot Wings!
Link:www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-talk-kluckr-chicken-wing-appdec14,0,4415421.story
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