by John Macdonald | Jun 22, 2023 | The250
You’re looking for people who care. Because people who care invest themselves in the mission, and when people invest in the outcome, the tide rises, and so do the boats. Investment comes in several forms. It might be investment in the collective mission. What... by John Macdonald | Jun 21, 2023 | The250
You’re not hiring somebody for what they’ve done. You’re hiring them for what they’re going to do. The number one indicator of future performance is curiosity and excitement about the work. Those who are curious and excited engage with the... by John Macdonald | Jun 20, 2023 | The250
Never hire a clown to perform brain surgery. My daughter was a Division 1 college gymnast. When she got to college, she and all of her teammates were already highly skilled. Yet, each season, the first week of formal practice focused on the most basic gymnastics... by John Macdonald | Jun 19, 2023 | The250
Seth Godin’s new book about the future of work is fabulous. And coincidently, I happen to be thinking about, experimenting with, and scribbling about this topic right now. Particularly, I’ve been mulling over the art of assembling an... by John Macdonald | Jun 18, 2023 | The250
Any work can be work that matters. If the rent is due, the fridge is empty, or the car is broke, and the bank account reads $0, any work that pays becomes work that matters. If layoffs are coming, the contract is over, or the leads have dried up, any work that brings... by John Macdonald | Jun 17, 2023 | The250
Where does the soul of your work reside? Is it within the office walls? Connections with colleagues? Is it within the words you type or the impact you try to make? The pursuit of a goal? Is it within the collective mission? The answer is none. The soul of your work is...