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 29, 2017

On Leadership and Looking the Dragon in the Eye

Leaders need to beware of reports that put a “happy face“ on bad news. Bad news needs to be exactly what it is. Any interpretation that is unrealistic prevents […]
March 28, 2017

On Leadership and the “One Thing”

At the heart of organizational dysfunction is a problem of emphasis. Broken organizations major on minors and minor on majors.  The artful leader does the “one thing” so well, they […]
March 24, 2017

On the Balance Between Craftsmanship and Art

The artist must understand how to weight craftsmanship against art. Craftsmanship is necessary, but not sufficient. Art without craftsmanship is undisciplined, misshapen, and lacks impact. One […]
March 23, 2017

On Leadership and the Danger of “Doing it all”

The number one lie that talented young leaders tell themselves is this, “I can do it all.” This lie is insidious because, on face value, it […]
March 22, 2017

On Leadership and the Difference Between Form and Substance

The leader must beware of a person who confuses form with substance, such people reduce the world to “templates”, and in doing so they judge the […]
March 17, 2017

On Philosophy and Satisfaction as the End

I wonder how many philosophers found satisfaction while pursuing their quest. Most of these, if not all of these, were grasping for something. Their writing had […]
March 16, 2017

On Leadership and Expectations

The leader must beware of expectations. Expectation is a chain that you put around your neck. Be careful that you don’t let anyone else put it […]