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 12, 2016

On the Medium as Grafted Into the Message

The medium changes the message. We may wish it were not so but that does not help. One must be sensitive to how the medium necessarily […]
January 11, 2016

On History’s Tendency to Distort Human Strengths and Weaknesses

History tends to distort both the strengths and the weaknesses of its greatest contributors. If you succeed, it will certify you. In fact, it will make […]
January 8, 2016

On Rousseau’s Difference between Man and Beast

Rousseau argued that the difference between man and beast is man’s “perfectibility” — roughly, that is man’s ability to improve “self.” I find this a fascinating distinction. Whether […]
January 8, 2016

On The Problem With Nice Men

A nice man is slightly worse than a bad man. I like good men but I am suspect of nice men — too often they are hampered by […]
January 6, 2016

On My Work as Art

All of my work needs to be approached, not as academic, not as an entrepreneur, but rather as an artist. I am creating beauty and I […]
January 6, 2016

On 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 […]
January 4, 2016

On Leadership and Knowing When Not to Compromise

One of the key insights a leader must have is in the area of compromise. A good leader compromises all day long, but there are some […]