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.

July 3, 2013

On Actual vs. Potential Value Proposition Force

We need to draw a distinction between the actual force of the VP and the potential force of the VP. This distinction enables the leader to […]
July 2, 2013

On the Danger of Conflating Our Core Gifting with Our General Ability

Do not mistake your core gift for a conclusion about your general ability. Sometimes we are too enamored with our best talents. This infatuation can distort […]
June 24, 2013

On Leadership and the Opportunity Presented by Failure

Great successes are typically built upon the foundation of great failures. Great failures are very important in the life of a leader. Had Apple done reasonably […]
June 20, 2013

On Seeking the Truth

I am not seeking absolute truth (it is beyond my reach). I am trying to become absolutely truthful (it is barely within my reach). Self-deception is […]
June 14, 2013

On the Decline of the Well Written Letter

It occurs to me that letter writing, which achieved rare form in recent centuries, has been on a steady decline. The advent of technology has increased […]
June 13, 2013

On the Danger of Delusion within the Pseudo-Safety of Routine

In order to codify a certain set of actions, in order to achieve a certain result, one may develop a routine. At first this routine is […]
June 11, 2013

On Leadership and the Importance of Readiness

Every business is only one bad decision away from calamity. Security does not come from cash reserves. Cash reserves buy you reaction time. One poor decision […]