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.

October 22, 2012

On the Leader’s Capacity to Discern and Align with the Philosophy of Her Team

The leader must attempt to discern the nature of each team member’s operating system – their working philosophy. This philosophy entails the essential propositions, conscious or […]
October 15, 2012

On Being the First to Push the Panic Button

In any relationship, you should strive to push the panic button before the other party does. It is always better to go to someone and tell […]
October 12, 2012

On Refining the Value Proposition Heuristic

The value proposition heuristic unfolds in iterations. It is itself a self-optimizing entity. What follows is a further set of observations and refinements. Much of this […]
October 10, 2012

On Transcending Instruction with Impartation

The effective leader does not just train a replacement; the effective leader instills his own DNA within the replacement. This is more than instruction; it is […]
October 4, 2012

On the Need for a Formless Form

The fundamental rule of my observation system is this: the observation can be whatever it wants to be. I needed one medium that transcended craftsmanship, structure, […]
October 1, 2012

On Using Particulars to Discover the Universal

Particulars pull us into reality. We use the particular to discover the universal. Management focuses on particulars, leadership focuses on universals.  
September 28, 2012

On Electing Men vs. Electing Issues

Most people are not electing a man, they are electing an issue.