Observations – Page 56

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 6, 2015

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On the Importance of Knowing What Not to Do

Sometimes it’s more important for the leader to know what he won’t do than what he will. In the decision process, one may consider multiple options. […]

August 5, 2015

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On Vulnerability as the Key Attribute of the Effective Teacher

The teacher is often most effective when relating to his audience through the experiences of his own life. Typically, it is not his victories that achieve […]

August 4, 2015

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On Leadership and the Importance of Infusing Organizational “DNA”

There is a difference between the work of the first generation (founding) leader and the work of the next generation leader. Both carry the supreme responsibility […]

August 3, 2015

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On Personal Peace as a Function of Our Choosing

Personal peace is a result of our (present tense act of) choosing; it is the result of how we allow ourselves to interpret (see) the phenomena […]

July 30, 2015

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On Leadership and the Difference Between Hard Work and Intense Obsession

The leader should understand the difference between hard work and intense obsession. You are not a hard worker if you are only good at working hard […]

July 29, 2015

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On the Leader’s Solemn Obligation to Panic

The leader has a solemn obligation to “panic” before the rest of the team. Panic, in its most accurate sense, does not reflect my meaning. I’m […]

July 28, 2015

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On the Difference Between Observation and Inference

The classical understanding of the difference between observation and inference is difficult to maintain. One may be able to make some type of general distinction by […]