Personal Development
What are career goals? How to define yours with confidence
You don’t need a five-year plan to answer the big questions about where you’re headed. But you do need clarity about what motivates you—and what kind of work lights you up. Whether you’re preparing for an interview or simply mapping your next move, this guide will help you define career goals that feel personal, powerful, and doable. With real-world examples, expert advice, and a step-by-step approach, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to shape your path with purpose.
Big picture thinking: develop your innovation and ambition
Most cutting-edge innovations we enjoy today are the result of big picture thinking. For example, you may be reading this article from a smartphone. The development of this type of device is an example of big picture thinking. Rather than add more bells and whistles, Apple CEO Steve Jobs reimagined what a phone could be. He pictured a future in which phones could run any app. Under his leadership, Apple released the first iPhone in 2007.
Attention to detail: Why it's vital and how to improve yours
Attention to detail is a critical skill that separates the exceptional from the ordinary. Whether you're an ambitious professional seeking career advancement or an organization striving for operational excellence, mastering this invaluable soft skill can be the key to unlocking new levels of success. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into attention to detail, exploring its definition, significance, and practical strategies to develop and showcase this essential skill.
Assertiveness Training: What it is, plus 7 tips to get you started
You said "yes" to yet another responsibility at work that you don't have time for. You let your friend borrow money, even though she never pays you back. You didn't tell the waiter that they got your order wrong, so you ended up with a meal you didn't even like. If things like this keep happening to you, you might wonder if you'd benefit from assertiveness training.
ADHD Research: Can ADHD be predicted?
At Marlee, we’re passionate about giving everyone access to personal development tools to help you thrive personally and professionally. And we are particularly focused on those with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD.
Adapting to change: How to master it, personally and professionally
The importance of adapting to changePersonally and professionally, change is one of the most flummoxing -- and also one of the best -- things we encounter in our lives. It can be terrifying in the moment (think of a new job, the end of a relationship, or a friend/pet passing away), but also spur you on to new heights.
Accountability vs Responsibility: What’s the Difference? (With Examples)
Accountability vs responsibility - what's the difference?
The 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence in leadership
Have you ever known someone who was highly intelligent, yet struggled socially and seemed to get in their own way when it came to their career progression?