Society and culture - Alicia McKay (Page 4)

Contentious conversations: How to convert outrage into connection

The potential for outrage is high right now. How can you have controversial conversations without descending into conflict?

By Alicia McKay

/ 23 Jul 2022

Contentious conversations: How to convert outrage into connection

Disagreement needs dignity

Disagreement is great - but don't back people into a corner. Leave room for dignity.

By Alicia McKay

/ 7 Jul 2022

I'm not much but I'm all I think about: the risks of social disconnection

We spend 5x as much time lurking, watching and comparing ourselves to the public versions of others than we do interacting with people we care about. Eesh. No wonder we're trapped in our own heads.

By Alicia McKay

/ 30 Jun 2022

I'm not much but I'm all I think about: the risks of social disconnection

The problem with authentic leadership

Authentic leadership and authenticity in the workplace are hot topics right now - but we're missing the point on power and privilege.

By Alicia McKay

/ 21 Apr 2022

Are we all just hermits now? Thoughts on social habits and staying home.

Our social habits have been disrupted by the pandemic, and many of us just want to stay home now. That's cool! Trust yourself.

By Alicia McKay

/ 17 Mar 2022

Are we all just hermits now? Thoughts on social habits and staying home.

Balancing the Grind with Alicia McKay, Founder of Not An MBA

Balance the Grind feature

By Alicia McKay

/ 10 Jun 2021

Balancing the Grind with Alicia McKay, Founder of Not An MBA

Could COVID change relationships forever?

We might not get our revolution. But we might get something even more important instead. We might start to be realer with one another.

By Alicia McKay

/ 5 May 2021

Could COVID change relationships forever?

The New Zealand way

Sometimes we don’t really see ourselves, until we look through the eyes of others. How do we build on our position as the leader of leaders?

By Alicia McKay

/ 21 May 2020

There’s a lot happening online right now. This increase in connection is unprecedented, and incredible. I don’t know about you, but it seems to depend what mood I’m in when I scroll, how it lands. Some posts really hit the spot. Others feel hollow, or add to my overwhelm.

By Alicia McKay

/ 2 Apr 2020