Personal Development
What are the 3 types of goals?
From New Year’s resolutions to sales commissions to performance bonuses, goals are intertwined in so many parts of society. Setting goals is easy; it’s achieving them that’s challenging.
Virtual meeting collaboration tools to try in 2024
Gone are the days of stuffy conference rooms and endless email chains; today’s workforce is using the power of technology to streamline communications and form formidable teams made of individuals from across the globe. A whopping 83% of employees rely on technology to collaborate with their colleagues, many of whom work in a hybrid or remote setting1.
How to trust yourself and make confident decisions
“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”Writer Charles Bukowski believed that if you constantly doubt yourself, chances are that you’re more intelligent than your more outwardly self-assured colleagues. For the more insecure amongst us, you could take that as a compliment.
Why you should trust your gut when making big decisions
The surprising reason you should trust your gut when making important decisions — in work and life.
11 traits of transformational leaders and how to develop them
When it comes to bosses, there are those who fuel our creative fire, pushing us to reach for the stars and then there are those who are just fine with business as usual.[1] The former uses transformational leadership to ignite the passion in each individual and boost team performance.
10 Proven time management techniques to boost productivity
Struggling to make the most of your day? Discover ten powerful time management techniques that top performers swear by. These practical strategies will revolutionize your productivity and help you reclaim control of your schedule. Ready to transform your daily routine?
10 Time management skills examples to improve productivity
In a world where 68% of workers lack focus, mastering time management is crucial. As Golda Meir said, "I must govern the clock, not be governed by it." Discover 10 essential time management skills to reclaim your workday and boost productivity.
Time management activities that actually spark joy and growth
Feel like time keeps slipping through your fingers? Let's change that! These game-changing time management activities aren't just productivity hacks – they're your pathway to reclaiming your days and unleashing your full potential. Ready to dive in?
5 ideal team player skills you need to thrive at work
It’s no surprise that team player skills are vital to building a company culture that is productive and positive. In fact, more than 80% of employers say the ability to work in a team is a key attribute when searching for candidates in the hiring process.
Five team meeting agenda examples for high-impact meetings
Imagine you walk into a room and have no real idea why you’re there. You recognize some of the other people there, but not everyone. Someone starts speaking, but you're unsure what they're talking about. Acronyms are tossed around that you're unable to decipher. You do your best to follow along, but it’s hard to stay focused.
Talent vs skill — which is more important?
Many people use the terms talent vs skills interchangeably. For example, you could hear someone say “she’s a really talented marketer” or "he’s a highly skilled accountant”. But there’s a massive difference between talent and skill.
How to conduct a self-performance review (with examples)
Knowing your weaknesses is always the first step to overcoming them. The best way to understand where you can improve is to conduct an honest self-performance review. Personal development in the workplace has been common for senior-level employees and leadership teams for decades. However, it is now becoming a more common investment for employees at all levels1. Career-focused individuals are becoming more like athletes, sculpting their mindsets, and skills and working on improving their weaknesses. If this sounds like you, you might consider conducting a self-performance review. Here’s our guide on how to conduct one, and how Marlee can help.
100 Self performance review examples and writing tips
Struggling to write a self-evaluation that truly captures your worth? We've analyzed hundreds of performance review self-evaluations to bring you examples and expert strategies to make your self-assessment stand out and accelerate your career growth.
How to build self-discipline—even if your willpower is weak
Self-discipline is a requirement for achieving any long-term goal.
46 Life-changing self-development activities: Transform you
Ever felt trapped in life's mundane routine? From a simple grocery store epiphany, I discovered these 46 self-development activities that transformed my existential dread into purposeful living. Your journey begins here.
What is personal integrity and why is it important?
When you hear the word “integrity” it can feel weighty and a little bit ambiguous. You might know it’s a good thing to have but aren’t exactly clear on what personal integrity is or how you can demonstrate that you have it.