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.

April 3, 2013

On the Difference between Truth and Inspiration

One must be careful to distinguish between truth and inspiration. What many, especially those with an attraction to spirituality, do is read an anecdote, find it […]
April 2, 2013

On the Necessity of Virtue in the Face of Uncertainty

In the absence of certainty, when one embraces the possibility of randomness as a rule of life, the necessity of virtue does not diminish, indeed, it […]
March 22, 2013

On Leadership and the Priority of Being Too Gracious

I prefer to err on the side of being too gracious rather than too ruthless. Either way, I am wrong; and either way, there is a […]
March 21, 2013

On Leadership and the Danger of Keeping Someone in the Wrong Job

As painful as firing an employee may be, one of the worst things you can do TO A MAN is to keep him in the wrong […]
March 18, 2013

On Leadership and Becoming Intentionally Casual

The leader must be fierce in protecting their time, but he must balance this with the needs of his team. He must create margin in his […]
March 8, 2013

On Urgency and the Growing Organization

Over the years, I have avoided developing a frantic work environment. I have found that frantic activity produces stress and errors — so much so, that […]
March 8, 2013

On Approximating Truth

Spiritual truth is often approximated before it is experienced. A sincere question from the contemplative seeker may lead to a surface understanding – to an approximated […]