by John Macdonald | Apr 21, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
We all can run in crisis mode for a time, and it can be fruitful. But it can’t last forever. If crisis mode just becomes “our mode,” a few things happen. We forget how to work on important things. We forget how to plan out what the important things are. We forget how... by John Macdonald | Apr 20, 2026 | AI, Leadership, Technology, The250
Opus 4.7 hit the planet yesterday. For engineers, new model day has become like Christmas Day for an 8-year old. “What great new stuff can I do with this?!” Maybe new model day should have it’s own named holiday. I’ve already got it in my agent configs and have moved... by John Macdonald | Apr 19, 2026 | AI, Human, Technology, The250
Evidence. Data. Hypotheses. Findings. Conclusions. “This is what this means.” The first should be objective (assuming proper instruments, methods, and measurements) and hopefully complete. That’s the truth. The second is the story about the first. Human... by John Macdonald | Apr 18, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
We have legal definitions of a toxic work environment. As such, we have HR training that mitigates the legal risk of working in such an environment and provides an actionable process by the company if situations arise. However, there are many more types of toxic work... by John Macdonald | Apr 17, 2026 | AI, Human, Technology, The250
With an AI Agent Army at my beck and call, I’m sure I can do almost anything. I feel infinitely capable. I just need enough time and tokens. However, I’m still me. I’m bounded by my attention, imagination, and energy. AI increases both capability and ability.... by John Macdonald | Apr 16, 2026 | Human, The250
What’s the price of… Happiness Dignity Health Love Self worth Ego Fun Status Contentment Joy Convenience Knowledge Solid ground Calm Energy Ability Capability Renewal Reset Confidence Everything has a price, and price is a story. Change the story, change the price....