"The secret to high performance and satisfaction—at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world." - Daniel Pink

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National Insurance Company Endures Communication Training – and Likes It
When the Wichita branch of EMC Insurance Companies held its first communication training session with Next Element, Bernie Zalaznik wanted it over it as soon as possible.

But once the grueling 8-hour day was complete, EMC’s regional vice president says he and his senior management team realized they were getting their money’s worth.

During his 20-plus years with the company, Zalaznik says...  (Click here to continue reading)

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In his book, Drive, Daniel Pink, asserts that the pursuit of Mastery is a key driver of human performance. We are looking for creative suggestions on how a leader can facilitate mastery for each of the six personality types in the workplace. The best set of answers will receive a copy of Drive , personally signed by Daniel Pink, and a $50 VISA or Amazon gift card, your choice. Submissions will be judged based on application of Process Communication concepts, creativity, and practicality.  We'll vote on our winner April 25th, send your submission to michele@next-element.com soon!

PCM THROUGH THE GENERATIONS

Generation X - The emergence of External Motivation

This is our third installment in a series inspired by the question, "If a generation had a personality, what would it be?" Here we introduce Generation X - born between 1961-1980.

Bearing nicknames such as slackers, 20-somethings, or baby busters, GenXers hate labels and reject anything that puts them in a box.  Read the complete article.