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.

May 20, 2016

On the Quest for Wholeness

I think the internal quest to be fully human is a quest for wholeness. Our divided selves reflect our distance from the ideal. As we pursue full integration; […]
May 19, 2016

On the Priority of Momentum over Scale

Be more concerned with momentum than you are with scale. It is not the size that matters it is the velocity. 
May 19, 2016

On Communication and the Distinction between the Logical and Perceptual

There are two kinds of patterns in our conversation. The first is essentially logical. The second is essentially perceptual. It reminds me of the difference between […]
May 16, 2016

On Leadership and Reading as Dialogue

For most people, reading is a monologue. But, the leader must make reading a dialogue. As we read certain content (hopefully not just business content), we […]
May 13, 2016

On the Paradox of “Focus”

Focus is a necessary activity for all leaders, yet focus involves an apparent paradox. It requires two activities at the same time: the action of doing […]
May 13, 2016

On Self-Optimizing Systems

The tendency of a process is to leak efficiencies (it is related to The Second Law of Thermodynamics). This applies to any activity. It is in […]
May 11, 2016

On Leadership and the Value of Complexity

There is a competitive advantage in simplicity but there may be greater advantage in complexity. Simplicity of vision is different than complexity of execution. One way […]