Below is a collection of Dr. McGlaughlin’s most recent observations (500+). Most of these observations are made throughout the course of everyday life, captured by dictation, and added to FlintsNotes.com. You can read more about the observation capture process here. The content here changes 5 days a week, so be sure to check back often. Also, feel free to leave a comment in the comments section of each observation.

May 4, 2017

On Leadership and Moving from the Internal towards the External

The artful leader operates “From within,” not “For without.” In the midst of a challenge, some leaders draw their sense of peace, their center, from effective […]
May 2, 2017

On Confusing Great Content with Great Writing

Never confuse a great writer with great content. Don’t confuse celebrity and sainthood. They’re not the same in any field.  
April 28, 2017

On the Difference Between Reasons and Causes

There’s a difference in the cognitive zone between the reason and the cause.  All causes are reasons, but not all reasons are causes. Now anyone can […]
April 27, 2017

On the Difference Between Simplicity and Ease

The leader must be aware of the difference between simple and easy: Easy relates to a process with a low coefficient of friction. Simple means ‘easily […]
April 26, 2017

On the Leader Providing an Empowering Framework

The leader has essential task that is often neglected in management literature. She does more than inspire a mission; she develops a model (framework). This model […]
April 24, 2017

On Leadership and the Ultimate Power of Beauty

The virtues of character are synonymous with the attributes of beauty. Art is most compelling when it is “authentic.” Poetry is most rich when it is […]
April 21, 2017

On Leadership and the Connection between Ideals and Ideas

The leader must carefully understand the connection between ideas and ideals. Your richest ideas will be intrinsically motivated by your most important ideals. Indeed, your value […]