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... by John Macdonald | Apr 7, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
When everything is number one priority, how do you decide what to do? Do what you want? Do what you think they want? Do something not related? Do nothing? Right. Pick one. “It’s all important. It’s all number one,” isn’t leadership. So don’t be surprised when it... by John Macdonald | Apr 4, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I got a “good job” today. I felt appreciated. I felt seen. I felt like “OK, I’m on the right track.” Everybody likes to feel those feelings. Your people like to feel those feelings. That’s a choice you can make as a leader. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new... by John Macdonald | Mar 30, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
You always have a choice. You can stay here. Staying here might be the best option. It certainly has benefits like you’re already here, familiarity, you might be the expert, and your people might be here. It also feels less risky. Or, you can go there. Going there... by John Macdonald | Mar 29, 2026 | AI, Leadership, Technology, The250
I’ve found myself in a frantic state of chaos recently. Agentic AI provides the illusion of multitasking, and I fell into its trap. “I can do 8 things at once!” No, I can’t. Oh, but I tried. No, I can’t. Leading an agentic AI workforce requires the same approach as...