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.

September 22, 2016

On Marketing as a Key Responsibility of the CEO

When you disconnect the CEO from the marketer, you have two different operations taking place. This is why thinkers like Drucker realized that marketing is a […]
September 20, 2016

On the Great Man and Multiplicity of Perspective

At the heart of understanding is multiplicity of perspective. To understand a great man, one must see the world through his eyes, see him through his […]
September 19, 2016

On Leadership and the X/Y Axis of More and Better

When one is trying to improve results, they should keep in mind a sort of geometrical relationship. In my mind I visualize two dimensions at an angle. […]
September 16, 2016

On the Means to the Right Answer

To build a great organization, the leader must develop an effective team that knows how to engage in a “thorough process.” This is a strength that […]
September 16, 2016

On Listening While Talking

Most people stop listening when they start talking, but the greatest communicators listen even more as they talk.  
September 14, 2016

On Considering the Extremities of the Human Condition

The human condition must be considered along with its extremities. It has poles. On one hand, you have extreme ecstasy, and on the other, you have […]
September 13, 2016

On Transcending the Ordinary Understanding of Productivity

We need to transcend the ordinary understanding of what it means to be productive. We need to transcend our mind with fiction – even “comic book” heroics. […]