John Vandall

What if there’s a better way?

I’ve spent my career asking that question — across technology, partnerships, operations, products and the people responsible for making them work.

Philosophy

Question the way things work.

The way something works today is not proof that it is the best way to do it. I like understanding why a system, process or business model exists — and then asking what would happen if we approached it differently.

How I Think

Leadership

The best ideas don’t have to come from the person in charge.

Give people context. Listen to the people closest to the problem. Make room for disagreement. Make decisions when they need to be made. Take responsibility when things go wrong and share credit when they go right.

How I Lead

John AI

Don’t read about how I’d approach a problem. Give me one.

John AI is being built around my professional experience, stories, leadership philosophy and problem-solving approach. Eventually, visitors will be able to bring it a real business problem and see how I might think through it.