What do you do when somebody keeps telling you, “You should ______.” ? Say, “Thank you for your opinion.” This person has an opinion about your life, and world, and truly believes that he knows what is best for you.
Posted in Blog | Tagged Communication Skills, Effective Relationships, Social Intelligence, soft-skills | 1 CommentWe’re excited to announce a new offering at Next Element. We look forward to seeing you on Google+ soon! Have you attended an Next Element Seminar? If so, here’s an opportunity to chat with, and ask Jeff questions. For 1-hour, you and 9 other individuals will be in a chat room with Jeff King. This [...]
Posted in News | Tagged Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Effective Relationships, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Leadership, Process Communication Model, Social Intelligence, soft-skills, Trust In the Workplace | Leave a commentHere is an example of pure brilliance, and I witnessed it first hand. Dreamer child’s mother calls and informs teacher, “I.K.” that her child is in severe distress and on her way to school. I.K. has a group hike scheduled for the entire class first thing in the morning. Dreamer child arrives at school at [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Leadership, Motivating Youth, Process Communication Model, School Behavior Problems, soft-skills, student engagement | Leave a comment“People pay for compelling experiences that don’t just leave them breathless, but leave them altered in meaningful ways. They pay for relationships that transform how they see the world and themselves.”
Posted in Blog | Tagged Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Social Intelligence, soft-skills | Leave a commentMost people have a limited view of what it means to be authentic. “Being true to myself” seems to be the most common definition I hear. What does that even mean? Following your values? Terrific (if you are in a Persister Phase). Meeting your psychological needs in healthy ways? Even better. Finding ways to use [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Communication Skills, Effective Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Process Communication Model, soft-skills | 1 CommentThere are only a couple days left to get the Early Bird Registration rate – the rate expires this Friday 9/9!!! You can get the early bird rate AND the membership discount if you become a member prior to registering.
Posted in News | Tagged Leadership, Professional Development Services, soft-skills | Leave a commentIn today’s climate of tighter resources, liability concerns, and focus on productive workplace relationships, companies can no longer afford to sit on the fence with employees who aren’t competent in both technical and people skills. We recommend that you either invest in their development, or invite them out of the organization. If this employee is valuable to your organization, then invest in their development.
Posted in Blog, White Papers | Tagged Conflict Resolution, Effective Relationships, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Leadership, Professional Development Services, Social Intelligence, soft-skills | 1 CommentShe says her first three-day PCM experience showed her the differences and similarities in those around her and made it transferrable. No other personality test added the kind of insight to organizational culture as to how people are motivated or how to invite people out of distress, Weber says.
Posted in Blog, News | Tagged Communication Skills, Effective Relationships, Leadership, Life Balance, Process Communication Model, Social Intelligence, soft-skills | Leave a commentAs the day of my first PCM seminar in Spanish was fast approaching, I had increasing concerns about my ability to perform in another language, or if the model was appropriate in the Colombian cultural context. In the end, the majority of my fears were unfounded. It is amazing what stress can do to one’s perspective.
Posted in Blog | Tagged Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Effective Relationships, Leverage Diversity, Process Communication Model, Self Care, soft-skills | Leave a comment…More effectively communicate life lessons from the Bible to different audiences, increasing involvement by utilizing different personalities in the congregation, and improved self-care and self-awareness were just a few of the skills gained…
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