Professional development

Whether you are a CEO of a large enterprise, a salesperson preparing a pitch, or a member of the PTA making a presentation on how to raise more money, Monroe's motivated sequence outline can help you call your audience to action to get the desired results.

Problems are an inevitable part of life and work, but they are also an opportunity to think critically and find solutions. Learn the key elements of problem solving, effective problem solving approaches, and tools to help you arrive at solutions quickly.

When it comes to defining yourself as a leader, it’s not a matter of whether you look the part or have a corner office. It starts with a conscious effort to nurture the leadership skills that instill an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Learn more.

If you haven't defined success for your project, you risk not meeting your stakeholders' expectations. Learn how you can define project success factors and build project plans around them.

The process of making a goal forces you to think about the journey instead of just the destination. Take a look at the steps below to get started.

How can you thrive in an interview—and not just survive? The STAR method of interviewing can help you stay on track and highlight your strengths as you answer questions.

How do you write an email to convince a stranger to do something? To grant you an interview? To buy a product? To publish your story? Read on to learn how!

Try these 10 simple time management tips for work to make sure you manage your time instead of letting it manage you. We even have templates for common time management tools, such as the Eisenhower matrix and timebox.

A simple habit to combat boredom, generate new ideas, and maybe even land a job: sketchnotes. Learn how doodling at work could change your career.

Ever had a million ideas zooming in your head of what you need to get done for the day or the week? Fortunately, there are a few methods that may give you the kick start you need to start organizing all you have to do when planning a project.

As an employer, it is important to note that millennials expect to be happy and are looking for an experience and not just a paycheck. Decorating your office space for them so they will feel fulfilled at work will not only help you in the hiring process but will also save you money because unhappy employees are more likely to take more sick days and be less productive.