by John Macdonald | May 14, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I’ve seen the T-Shirts. As someone who likes to lift heavy and run far, it resonates. But also, in my current life state, I’m starting to think, “Should I? Is that still a goal?” Maybe it should be “Lift appropriately. Run for a while.” I’m wondering what the... by John Macdonald | May 13, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
I don’t even know who these LLMs are anymore. They’re strangers to me. The latest versions seem to have regressed from their previous models. Now I’m just getting frustrated. [does some research…] Aha! They’ve changed. They’ve grown. Their experiences are piling up in... by John Macdonald | May 12, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
I’ve come into contact with two types of people angry about AI: Those worried that AI is taking jobs Those worried that AI will ruin the planet I’ve already talked quite a bit about the first one. It’s true. AI is affecting the job market. No doubt. Just like other... by John Macdonald | May 9, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
What would it look like if you could change it? Your work. Your team. Your marriage. Your health. Your life. Inertia has power. Stuck is a powerful feeling. But let’s not confuse feeling stuck with being stuck. What would it look like if you could change it? Do one... by John Macdonald | May 8, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, Technology, The250
I’ve had 8 agents running at a time needing my attention. I’ve used those agents to generate stacks of documentation, thousands of lines of code, dozens of ideas for solutions with prototypes, and hundreds of bulletized summaries that need to be read. It’s too much.... by John Macdonald | May 6, 2026 | AI, Human, Leadership, The250
What kinds of people do you like to work with? Are they friendly? Supportive? Maybe you like to work with highly capable people, regardless of their interpersonal skills. What about integrity and responsibility? Commitment to the mission? Design your perfect team....