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.

June 5, 2014

On How to Balance the Tensions of Life

Most of life is maintained with tensions. It is setting the proper tensions that actually allow someone to balance generosity with savings, to balance investing with […]
June 4, 2014

On the Two Skills Required of a Great Leader

Every good leader must manage, and every good manager must lead. Still there is a difference in the concepts as a matter emphasis, and some executives […]
June 3, 2014

On the Personification and Possibility of Commonality Between the Inanimate and the Animate

Ancient literature, even the scripture, perhaps especially the scripture, seems to personify the inanimate. It speaks of the rocks crying out. It speaks of the stars […]
May 28, 2014

On Living with My Whole Body

Children play using their whole body. They live with their whole body. If you watch them for a few moments only, you will notice that their […]
May 20, 2014

On the Danger of the “Design-by-Committee”

There are no expert marketers, only experienced marketers and expert “testers.” Speculation must be replaced with experimentation. Too often our campaigns and their messaging are dominated by […]
May 15, 2014

On the Important Distinction between an Answer and a Solution

There is an important distinction between an answer and a solution. Some people ask for an answer, when what they need is a solution. An answer […]
May 14, 2014

On Communication and the Importance of Implied Contracts

The communicator, particularly the writer and the speaker, must be aware and constantly utilize implied contracts. Implied contracts are “deals” that you make with your audience. […]