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.

January 26, 2017

On Leadership and Managing Negative Space

Artful leadership does not begin with AN answer; it begins with THE question. Indeed, leadership is not so much about managing what you do know (positive […]
January 24, 2017

On Leadership and the Fallacy of a Balanced Life

Great leaders are deformed; we follow them not because they have a great weakness, but because they have great strengths. No one ever changed the world […]
January 23, 2017

On Leadership and Losing to Win

A wise leader allows his enemy to win; he just makes sure that they are fully engaged in winning the wrong battle. Indeed, while they celebrate […]
January 20, 2017

On Leadership and the Distinction Between Vision and Purpose

The leader must understand the difference between vision and purpose. Vision is a picture; purpose is a reason.  
January 20, 2017

On Leadership and the Capable Team

A leader must be careful about how he solves a challenge. If he solves a problem for his team, the best he can hope for is […]
January 19, 2017

On Becoming Too Busy to Slow Down and See

Leaders can become overwhelmed by all that must be done. However, the No. 1 reason we carry the burden is not because we have too much […]
January 18, 2017

On Leadership and Ontology

What makes a great leader is not so much what she does, but rather who she is. Developing trustworthy character, unflinching courage, and a transcendent vision […]