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 6, 2015

On the Difference between Searching for an Ideal and Working for Satisfaction

In John Stewart Mill’s autobiography, he said, “Suppose that all your objects in life are realized; that all the changes, institutions and opinions, which we are […]
March 5, 2015

On the Value of Contingent Decisions

Leaders need to understand the value of a contingent decision. This is a decision based upon assumptions/warrants that can be later validated. The contingent decision is […]
March 4, 2015

On Craftsmanship as Directional, Not Definitive

I love to see symmetry in the presentation of words and terms. However, I am painfully aware of the fact that the symmetry is never truly […]
March 2, 2015

On Art and the Priority of Relentless Thinking over Generous Criticism

Likeness indicates essence. Art is an extreme universe populated by rare achievements of genius nearly smothered by bland, mundane, “me-too” frauds. You cannot be a generous critic; you […]
February 28, 2015

On the Importance of the Connection between The Mission, The Work, and The Person

It is important for every person who works for you to know that they are important. If you treat them like they are important, they will […]
February 27, 2015

On the Practice of Marketing as Science and Art

Stephen Brown, from the University of Ulster, in 2001, wrote a paper now considered a classic: Art or Science? 50 years of marketing debate.[1] Brown is an […]
February 26, 2015

On the Importance of the Decision Process over the Decision Outcome

Our purpose minded programming predisposes us to focus on outcome instead of process. This is particularly true of the decision cycle. Decision-makers need tools. Too much focus […]