by John G. Self | Dec 19, 2011 | Healthcare, Leadership
Random observations from a week’s worth of traveling across America: Most business organizations profess a commitment to understanding and delivering first class service to their customers. This implies a level of service is more than just being polite, helpful...
by John G. Self | Nov 27, 2011 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
As I have reported on more than one occasion, I am a fan of the CBS MoneyWatch (formelry BNet) web site. They have excellent content, particularly in the area of career management. As an executive recruiter I spend a lot of time evaluating leaders...
by John G. Self | Nov 25, 2011 | Career Management, Leadership
There are two kinds of networking: Event networking Strategic networking Event networking is what most people do. The event that starts the process is generally a job search or business development for a new client. Strategic marketing is a long-term process tied to...
by John G. Self | Oct 28, 2011 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
I have always believed that a good leader is a work of art, and that a bad leader is a tragedy — for the organization and for the people with whom they interact. There are far too many leaders who cannot see beyond their own office. They do not engage...
by John G. Self | Sep 20, 2011 | Leadership
Integrity is a much admired and sought after characteristic in leadership. When you ask board members or employees about the ideal characteristics for a new leader, integrity is almost always number one on the list, rarely lower than number three. So since it so...
by John G. Self | Sep 13, 2011 | Current Affairs, Leadership
Why would you fire your chief executive officer over the telephone? Why would anyone want to work for a company that would treat its CEO so shabbily? Why would you do business with that company? The sudden dismissal of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz, reportedly an outspoken,...
