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.

March 23, 2016

On the Difference Between the Grand Act and the Grand Man

Beware of the leader whose style is typified by grand moves. There is a difference between being humble and preforming a great act of humility. There […]
March 22, 2016

On Writing as Mere Performance

It is easy to confuse writing with performance. For many writers, the written piece is a piece of performance. The writer must determine whether or not […]
March 21, 2016

On Viewing Your Life Across the Horizontal and Vertical Planes

To get proper perspective, I think you need to reflect on life from the horizontal and vertical planes. When I refer to the horizontal plane I […]
March 18, 2016

On Making Peace With the Unknowable

There is great danger in contemplating infinity. The great mathematicians that have gone down this path have not been able to return. Many of them have […]
March 17, 2016

On a Leadership and Mental Topography

Upon entering a room, the leader must be aware of both the physical topography and the mental topography. He must consider his message a journey. While […]
March 16, 2016

On Aligning your “Wants” with your “Oughts”

The secret to a life of wholeness is this: getting things “lined up inside of you” so that your “wants” match your “oughts.” This condition is […]
March 15, 2016

On Messaging as Intention Actualized

Messaging is intention actualized. One might argue that messaging may disguise a true intuition; however, the intention to disguise is a part of the message formation. The […]