by John G. Self | Apr 10, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership
I have a bad habit. I drive my wife crazy because of my tendency, more often than I realize, to think out loud. Consider this post a written version of me thinking out loud. Now, here is where you can play a role: I would like you to take these ideas out for a test...
by John G. Self | Apr 6, 2012 | Leadership, Recruiting
Miss-hires are expensive. When combined with the cost of the initial recruitment, relocation, orientation, losses from mistakes, lost economic opportunity as well as the cost of replacement, the tab for the miss-hire can range from 25 to 200 percent or more of a...
by John G. Self | Mar 14, 2012 | Career Management, Leadership
We all like to read stories of redemption and vindication. These are themes that the late radio commentator Paul Harvey revisited many times in his afternoon broadcast. In a wonderful, eye-opening book, “Talent is Overrated”, Geoff Colvin, a long time editor and...
by John G. Self | Jan 31, 2012 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
There are essentially two types of healthcare leaders. Those who leave behind memories and those who build a legacy. Memories – good and bad – fade from consciousness. Legacies are forever. They are not formed by good executives. They are built by dynamic leaders...
by John G. Self | Dec 30, 2011 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
As we race to the end of yet another year, I am taking some time off to rest and recharge, and to reflect on a very successful 2011. This is a great time of year; we are enjoying the fruits of our hard work and our considerable success. I am...
by John G. Self | Dec 20, 2011 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
Words have consequences in job interviews. Over my 18 years in executive search, I have heard hundreds of candidates describe their leadership style as “consensual — I build consensus.” When a candidate gave that as an answer to a query regarding their...
