by John Macdonald | Oct 3, 2022 | The250
Sometimes we get the cause and effect backward. To fix the problem, all we have to do is recognize it and flip the cause and effect. You’re unhealthy because you’re overweight. You’re overweight because you’re unhealthy. You’re unhappy... by John Macdonald | Oct 2, 2022 | The250
If we are slow to judge and quick to embrace. If we examine our closely held beliefs. If we focus on what we can control. If we acknowledge personal history. If we try to walk in another’s shoes. If we are afraid and do it anyway. If we take personal... by John Macdonald | Oct 1, 2022 | The250
We all hire for the exact same reason — we have a problem to solve. It might be a personal problem, such as cutting the grass, getting faster on the track, or fixing the car. Or you might be hiring in a professional setting to solve a problem such as tracking... by John Macdonald | Sep 30, 2022 | The250
Risky means the possibility of misfortune or losing something valuable to you. Exercise is risky. Sedentary is risky.The city is risky. The country is risky.Commitment is risky. Separation is risky.Going outside is risky. Staying inside is risky.Travel is risky. Never... by John Macdonald | Sep 29, 2022 | The250
Socialism — You have two cows. You give one to your neighbor. Communism — You have two cows. You give both to the state, and the state gives you milk and beef. Capitalism — You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. The problem with... by John Macdonald | Sep 28, 2022 | The250
KPI’s — key performance indicators. Also called metrics. Also called data. We constantly hear about KPI’s and data-driven decisions, especially when measuring the peformance of teams and individuals. We should be using data to make decisions...