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 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 15, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
What’s enough? Well, it’s not to complain or think about it or even lose some sleep. It’s to do something about it. Do you hate it enough to do something about it? Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new... by John Macdonald | Apr 14, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
We do some of the same things every day. Some of these help us, some hurt, and some may not matter that much. But they are not you. They are not, “this is just who I am.” It’s helpful to be honest with yourself about separating who you are from your habits. You can... by John Macdonald | Apr 10, 2026 | AI, Leadership, Technology, The250
Good leaders provide clarity. Clarity of purpose, priorities, direction, requirements, things we care about, mission, procedure, etc. When you’re part of a team, this helps you focus on and deliver your part. With AI, everyone’s a leader. You too. AI can appear as if... by John Macdonald | Apr 8, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
Every April 15 comes around, and either you’re excited or annoyed. Even though April 15th is the day, it has no magical properties. April 15th doesn’t determine whether you get a refund or have to pay. You’re in control. You should know what’s coming. Don’t give away...