Don Gannon-JonesMeet Your AI EditorI decided to do a little experiment today using four Large Language Model (LLM) generative AI services: Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s…Jul 6Jul 6
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)Be Prepared: What’s Your First Aid Kit Look Like?I’m in the midst of a deliberately drawn-out move out of Las Vegas. After a personally devastating 2023, we decided we needed a slower…Jul 5Jul 5
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)Expectations for Working at Tech Startups Throughout the StagesWorking for a tech company at different funding stages comes with varying expectations and experiences. Here’s a breakdown of what you…Jun 26Jun 26
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)ZZZZAP! Being a Home ElectricianI was exposed to electrical and electronic work very early—10th grade, in fact, as well as throughout my junior ans senior years of high…Jun 24Jun 24
Don Gannon-JonesHow to Talk to ExecutivesBe concise. Way more concise than you’re thinking. Get directly to the point; follow-up with context and background as needed during Q&A.Jun 18Jun 18
Don Gannon-JonesMaking a Business CaseOne of the big skills many business professionals need to perfect—and trust me, this is a journey—is making a business case. This can be…Jun 13Jun 13
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)Getting that Director PromotionI got my first Director role in 1997, when I was… oh, the ripe old age of 26 or so. I was by no means ready, and in fact left the job to go…May 23May 23
Don Gannon-JonesInclusivity: Active vs PassiveThis was a great conversation I recently had with a colleague. They said:Apr 23Apr 23
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)My Travel GearI am constantly evolving my travel gear setup. To be clear, I optimize for weight and volume. Heck, my recent decision to move from an old…Apr 4Apr 4
Don Gannon-JonesinAdulting (for Adults)Why You Need to be Better at SalesMost people in any industrialized nation are employed. That is, they’ve applied for jobs, received an offer for one or more, accepted one…Feb 9Feb 9
