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.

August 28, 2008

On the Fundamental Work of Business

Business must be considered as a community of communities. It may be expressed in the following formulation: RL (CM+VL) → CM As we can see, community […]
August 22, 2008

On the Metaphysics of Worship

I find it difficult to articulate the concept that has been growing within me for many years. Nevertheless, I will at least try to suggest it. […]
August 22, 2008

On the Most Delicate Mission on Earth

As I have stated before, the work of Oswald Chambers is highly underrated. There is a profundity in his writing that should not be overlooked. This […]
August 21, 2008

On Enterprise Proper as Creator of Social Value

The heart of business is transaction. Transaction is a consequence of value proposition. An understanding of value proposition could yield the deepest dividend.
August 21, 2008

On Philosophy as Worship

Philosophy as Worship Ultimate Incipient Incipient perceives the possibility of the Ultimate Response: Helplessness. Fear/Awe. Incipient perceives goodness Response: Worship Any other response reflects a failure […]
August 21, 2008

On Popper’s View of Critical Rationalism

In Knowledge Without Authority Popper argues for Kant’s position regarding the principle of autonomy. Popper argues that “there are no ultimate sources of knowledge.” In rejecting […]
August 12, 2008

On Facing Organizational Realities

Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan have reminded me to focus on the external environment of an organization so I can determine direction. I like their planning […]