Strategy

Strategy is the underdog's greatest asset. Align your limited resources to your biggest goals with everyday decisions that count.

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20 September 2023Crazy SMART goalsSMART goals are dead. Enter: CRAZY SMART goals 12 July 2023Most things can be undoneLife is full of tricky decisions. If you make them small enough, you can pivot as you go. 14 June 2023Take big bets on a vague long gameLife's not chess. Do risky stuff with lots of potential if you want a more interesting life. 13 June 2023Two day strategy session templateA strategy session template for leadership away days - two days, every eight weeks. 3 May 20238 things people get wrong about strategyHere's 8 myths about strategy - and how to do better. 19 January 2023Master the world’s most valuable skillThe world's most valuable skill is decision-making. Here's three frameworks to help you master it in record time. 13 December 2022We F*@KIN Love Startups with Troy HammondBusiness, bourbon and burnouts 23 November 2022Bright spot thinkingBusiness planning in a recession asks for bright spot thinking. Work backwards from the things that are working instead of focusing on problems. 10 November 2022Don't be afraid to narrow downThe planning paradox - the more specific you are, the more your opportunities expand. 10 November 2022You don't need a master plan: how to set your own directionYou don't need a master plan. Set your own direction, without pressure. All you need is a starting point, perspective, and a future compass. Then, take the next right step. Free worksheet included. 20 October 2022Strategists get whatever they wantYou can have literally anything you want - and it's astonishingly easy to do it. Learn the strategist secret. 3 August 20223 strategic thinking skills that get you what you wantAchieve more of your goals and get more of what you want with these 3 strategic thinking skills. 22 June 2022How to stick to your strategy throughout the yearLearn 5 easy tips to help you stick to your strategy throughout the year, even when you're busy and overwhelmed. 16 June 2022Create a personal strategyHumans are wired designed for meaning and contribution. Create your personal strategy to maximise both, 26 May 20225 things you should know about clarityClarity is not the opposite of confusion - it's on the other side. Here's 5 important things you should know about clarity. 9 April 2022Play the long game resource packDownload your guide to playing a longer game 4 January 2022How to be a strategist: 3 things to do todayStrategy is simple. To be a strategist, there are three easy things you can do to fully embrace your strategic side. 5 November 202115 signs of a strategistAre you a strategist? Find out the 15 tell-tale signs and strategic skills that indicate you are a strategist in the making. 31 October 2021Not An MBAEight-week live online course for senior leaders who want to be less busy and more strategic. Cohorts in February and August. 21 June 2021What's On Your Mind?Catch up on episodes of What's On Your Mind? with Alicia McKay and Digby Scott