by John Macdonald | Mar 5, 2025 | The250
As humans, we can be a curious bunch when it comes to deciding who’s good at their job. Take medicine. Most people, over 80%, rank the most important quality in their doctors as trust (fair enough), and the way they build trust is through communication, empathy,...
by John Macdonald | Mar 4, 2025 | The250
There’s perception, and there’s reality. I’m an engineer. I care about reality and shun perception. The bridge stands or falls on reality, not perception. But also, not all problems are bridges. The engineer in me is really trying to connect with the...
by John Macdonald | Mar 3, 2025 | The250
I’ve been reading Ethan Mollick’s excellent book about AI called “Co-intelligence.” If you’re looking for a good read on the topic, this is it. Smart and relevant, yet easy to digest. Nice work, Ethan. A...
by John Macdonald | Mar 2, 2025 | The250
We celebrate people who stick to their guns. The one’s who are sure. The one’s who think the same today as they did 5, 10, 20 years ago. Same answer. Different day. Different year. But confidence does not equal competence. Neither does consistency. Sunk...
by John Macdonald | Mar 1, 2025 | The250
Chaos and confusion can be tools. They’re agents of change. They work against the system. Chaos and confusion create fear that creates unknown responses. But you better know what the heck you’re doing when intentionally creating chaos and confusion. You...
by John Macdonald | Feb 28, 2025 | The250
You’re following an invisible script. So am I. The rules aren’t written down anywhere, but they guide our decisions, whether we realize it or not. They come from deeply ingrained beliefs we inherit from family, community, and The World. They tell us...
