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.

December 16, 2014

On Choosing As Existing

The hallmark of the rational agent is choice. How can reason be separate from choice? Even the acceptance of a proposition represents choice. We need to […]
December 11, 2014

On Sustaining Velocity in the Purchase Process

The value proposition begins as an abstract concept, but the moment it is engaged by the prospect it enters the time-space continuum. It moves from “thing” […]
December 8, 2014

On the Leader’s Responsibility to Diminish Himself

Sometimes a leader must diminish himself. His goal is not to raise his visibility, and thus his capability in the perception of his team, but rather […]
December 5, 2014

On Leadership and The Need to Separate the “What” from the “When”

The leader knows “where” before he knows “how,” but he knows “how” before he knows “when.” It is the “when” element which makes fools out of […]
November 21, 2014

On Content as Marketing and Marketing as Content

We are in a new advertising era. We are moving from advertising as interruption to advertising as utility. Advertising should not be served; it should serve […]
November 20, 2014

On Leadership and the “Humble-device”

The leader should never confuse a state of humility with a “humble-device.” True humility is often feigned by the employment of such devices: self-depreciating humor, a […]
November 18, 2014

On Leadership and Disagreeing Agreeably

When a leader makes a decision contrary to the council of his top advisors, he needs to be careful that he does not misunderstand his task. […]