Strategy How to run an 8 week strategy check-in Here's some ideas for how to run exciting and engaging strategy away days that will keep people on track and keep your big picture plan moving forward. By Alicia McKay / 8 Sep 2024
Decisions Make the minimum viable decision All good decision processes include action. By Alicia McKay / 5 Sep 2024
Time management How to deal with all that pesky sh*t in your life Many trivial tasks are holding you back from achieving your true potential. Give them the Four D treatment and watch your life change, By Alicia McKay / 29 Aug 2024
Society and culture Put your bloody phone down You're an adult, and you control your time and attention. Put down the damn phone. By Alicia McKay / 23 Aug 2024
Leadership How to walk the talk I don’t agree with most of the stuff that comes out of Gary Vaynerchuk’s mouth, but I do like this quote: “Ideas are shit, execution is the game.” By Alicia McKay / 21 Aug 2024
Leadership Eiffel Tower leadership Eiffel Tower leadership is bold, innovative and willing to endure short-term pushback for long-term gain. By Alicia McKay / 9 Aug 2024
Local government Local Legends: How to make a difference in local government Local Legends is the essential guide to local government leadership for Councillors and Council managers. By Alicia McKay / 1 Aug 2024
Reading and Writing / Paid-only An existential crisis about books, mortality and David Bowie By Alicia McKay / 1 Aug 2024
Events Alicia McKay to return as MC and speaker at the LG Pro NSW Conference in Sydney on 31 July 2024 Delegates will receive the first sneak peek at Alicia's new book: Local Legends! By Alicia McKay / 31 Jul 2024
Strategy 6 ways to stay on track when things turn to shit Use setbacks as an opportunity to prove your commitment to what matters most. Perfect! By Alicia McKay / 30 Jul 2024
Change Why change gets worse before it gets better Change is hard, even when we want it. Before things improve, they tend to get much worse - and here are five key reasons why that happens. By Alicia McKay / 18 Jul 2024