Observations – Page 101

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.

March 7, 2013

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On the Leader’s Desire for Rest as an Indicator of Illusion

There are times in the leader’s job, when it feels appropriate to take prolonged rest. The organization seems to be doing well. You have the right […]

March 5, 2013

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On Testing and the Pragmatic Resolve

There is room in our understanding of philosophical challenges for a pragmatic resolve. This is especially true of our work within MECLABS, as it relates to […]

March 4, 2013

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On Leadership and Determining the Scope of Focus

One of the greatest decisions a team leader will make is the scope of their focus. How wide? How narrow? You must be narrow enough to […]

March 1, 2013

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On Self-Deception as Vulnerability

All of the dark arts associated with the alchemy of negative manipulation (those employed by politicians, cult leaders, womanizers, etc.) foster a seductive self-deception. At their […]

March 1, 2013

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On the Danger of Displaying Spiritual Patterns

I grow quieter, as the years pass, regarding my own spiritual patterns. People can become enamored with pattern, with your cycle of prayer, with your spiritual […]

February 27, 2013

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On Substituting Over-Specialization for Original Thinking

Some people substitute truly original thinking with over-specialization. If your focus is narrow enough, you may appear original, but the scope of your work is so narrow […]

February 25, 2013

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On Leadership and the Interlacing of Promise Keeping

A job is not delegated if it is not deadlined. A deadline turns an intention into a promise. Without the promise, a leader cannot measure ultimate progress. […]