PinnedDon Gannon-JonesYour ResumeIt feels like a decent time to talk about getting your resume in order. I know, I know, literally everyone on LinkedIn is handing out…Jul 20, 2023Jul 20, 2023
Don Gannon-JonesBe 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-JonesExpectations 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-JonesZZZZAP! 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-JonesGetting 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-JonesMy 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-JonesWhy 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
Don Gannon-JonesHow to Shop for Health Insurance in the USI recently had the opportunity to select a new health care plan, and, like many folks, was kind of surprised at the variety available. I…Jan 31Jan 31
Don Gannon-JonesCritical ThinkingCritical thinking—that is, the ability to look at a topic or issue objectively—is one of the most important skills a human being can…Jan 23Jan 23
Don Gannon-JonesInsuring AmericaI’ve written before about car insurance in the US, but I want to put things in a larger and more specific context.Jan 17Jan 17