Leadership Skills
10 Professional development goals examples that get results
Tired of generic professional development goals that don't move the needle? Discover proven examples you can adapt for real impact, plus learn how to identify and set performance-driven goals that drive business outcomes.
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.
Unlock your potential: Team leadership skills for success
Honing your people management skills will future proof your career. It's about embodying the qualities that define exceptional leaders. Think about a leader you look up to. What is it about them that makes them great? Is it the way they’re able to make everyone on their team feel empowered and valued? Is it their incredible knack for forging compromises that make all parties happy?
Mastering the complicated world of stakeholder management
First things first: let's define stakeholder management.
The best soft skills assessments to uncover your edge
Ever wonder what makes great teams click? It’s not just talent or tech—it’s soft skills. This guide breaks down how to assess them (yourself or your team) and use that insight to fuel performance, engagement, and growth.
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.
What is referent power? (Plus, how to use it to earn respect)
We all follow orders at some point in our lives. And eventually, we’ll start giving them too.
Personal Power: How to Make Your Mark (Without Selling Your Soul)
Have you ever known someone who just exudes confidence?
Online business coaching software to grow your practice
The ever-impending financial downturn, changing work attitudes, The Great Resignation... such unparalleled challenges mean company leaders need more support than ever. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, business coaches are perfectly positioned to provide this guidance. And, with the demand for coaching compounding by 6.7% every year, there's never been a better time to be an online business coach[¹].
Management vs. leadership skills and how to develop them
The importance of strong organizational leadership cannot be overstated. Not only is it crucial for well-aligned workplaces, but it's the single most important factor that makes employees want to stick around.¹
Legitimate power: develop leadership skills at any level
Your boss has the power to give you a promotion and a higher paycheck.
Leading from behind: How and why it works
What does leading from behind mean?
Leading by example: the role it plays in great leadership
Anyone can be a leader, regardless of their role within an organization. That's because the best leaders lead by example. Their actions, rather than their position of power, motivate others.
Leadership development program: What it is and why you need one
Only 11% of organizations believe they have a strong bench to fill leadership positions, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2021-and it’s the lowest rate global consulting firm DDI has seen in a decade.
Key leadership communication skills and how to improve them
Why do employees quit? Is it because tasks and responsibilities don’t live up to their expectations? Because they’re surrounded by gossipy or unsupportive coworkers? Or is it because the coffee in the break room is really that bad?
What is leadership coaching?
If you’re toying with the idea of leadership coaching, consider these stats from the Institute of Coaching: 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence and 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships and improved communication.