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 4, 2016

On the Danger of Mistaking Activity for Productivity

While I have stressed in other observations, the importance of being able to develop a proper list and check it off, it is a mistake to […]
August 2, 2016

On the Leader’s Energy and Clarity

The leader is constantly faced with the inertia of reality. Every initiative drags.  Every deadline is challenged. Every idea is undermined. Books on leadership do not […]
August 1, 2016

On the Importance of Oscillating between Planning and Writing

The author needs to know how to oscillate between planning and writing. In my case, I can plan so far (but in great detail), then I […]
July 29, 2016

On the Illusion of the Past

The older I grow, the less certain I am in the reality of the past. It is difficult to comprehend what it means to be non-existent. […]
July 28, 2016

On Being Productive and Indulging in Self-Importance

Sometimes it’s difficult to detect the difference between an extreme focus on productivity and an extreme focus on luxury. In both cases, the leader may invest […]
July 27, 2016

On Leadership and the Danger of the “Promising” Opportunity

When presented a “promising” opportunity, eight out of 10 times I run for my life. The number one difference between a seemingly effective leader and a […]
July 26, 2016

On Leadership and the Essential Nature of Communication

The leader may better understand the importance of communication if he understands that communication is not just essential; it is essence. All that I have in […]