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
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