Observations – Page 76

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.

November 14, 2014

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On Leadership and the Effective Message

Every leader delivers an offer — marketing is not limited to a division. The leader’s messaging must be guided by three maxims: Explanation precedes declaration; value […]

November 14, 2014

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On the Priority of Clarity Over Persuasion

Start with clarity, then and add persuasion. An attempt to be compelling that does not involve clarity is neither clear nor compelling.

November 13, 2014

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On How a Temporary “Yes” Can Buy a Permanent “No”

Sometimes one painful, yet temporary, “yes” buys you an opportunity for a smart “no.” By saying “yes” once to something unpleasant, you create the opportunity for […]

November 8, 2014

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On Writing the Song That Cannot Be Said

Music must come from the part of you that cannot say, or be said. Try to write the songs you cannot put into words. If you can […]

November 4, 2014

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On Research Method as a Means to an End

As I have said in the past, “the truth is where you find it.” Sometimes a poor research method leads to a “true” result. Sometimes a […]

November 3, 2014

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On the Concept of “I”

The metaphor by which we understand ourselves stimulates both enlightenment and confusion. If we think in terms of multi-plexity, we think in terms of aggregate parts, […]

October 31, 2014

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On Mistaking Talent for Truth

Do not mistake appealing writing for truthful content, and do not mistake a great intellect for a great theologian/philosopher. There is a difference between being skillful and […]