by John Macdonald | Jun 5, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
We all know buzzwords when we hear them. Each profession and each level has its favorite buzzwords that make you roll your eyes. Each time you hear one, you lose a little respect for the person who used it. LLMs are buzzword factories. They spew buzzwords and build... by John Macdonald | Jun 4, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
You want to work for a good company, right? You want to go to a good school, right? You want to live a good life, right? Yes, of course. But what does good mean? Does good mean top of a list like Fortune 500, Glassdoor, or US News & World Report? Does good mean... by John Macdonald | Jun 1, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
AI agents excel at doing what they’re told. It’s basically what they’re built for. But you? Is that what you’re built for? You can, and maybe that will provide the status or the safety that you’re looking for. But is that how you’ll make a difference? Let the AI... by John Macdonald | May 30, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, The250
An interesting paper from the Wharton School at UPenn defines the term “Cognitive Surrender.” It means adopting AI outputs with little to no scrutiny, and in so doing, bypassing human intuition and deliberation. Nailed it. We’re living in a time of cognitive... by John Macdonald | May 29, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
As teenagers, most of us desperately wanted to fit in. Nerds, jocks, band geeks, popular, druggies. Somewhere. That’s our deep human need for connection combined with our hormone-raging teenage biology. As an adult, you likely fit into several groups. You may even... by John Macdonald | May 28, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I have a rule on my teams. We never use the phrase, “That’s not my job.” That’s because I want to foster attitudes of ownership, providing value, and a sense of “we’re all in this together.” However, there are some things that aren’t my job. I can’t make you...