by John G. Self | Dec 2, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
Value = cost and quality. In the healthcare delivery process we understand that formula. We understand the metrics even if we struggle to meet them in the critical areas of cost and quality. But what about executive search? How is quality defined in recruitment?...
by John G. Self | Nov 11, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
Parkland Health and Hospital System CEO, Dr. Ron Anderson, one of the nation’s staunch defenders of the important mission of America’s public hospitals, is concerned. Very concerned. Healthcare reform, with its promise of...
by John G. Self | Oct 21, 2010 | Leadership
I have an admission to make. I got caught up in consultant speak. I succumbed to the temptation to use cool, CNBC-style jargon. One term in particular was finding its way into my writing, my speeches and the Firm’s marketing materials. The offending phrase did not...
by John G. Self | Oct 19, 2010 | Leadership
Too many CEOs shy away from one strong leadership skill that could make the difference between good and great: passion. Passion comes in many forms and shapes, but you must be willing to show it in order to leverage it. Today, people are desperate for good, solid...
by John G. Self | Sep 30, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting, Stories
In life, in love and in wok we are exceptionally adept at NOT putting it all on the line. When you are unwilling or afraid to go all in, things will rarely change for the better. This is the reasoning of marketing guru and blogger Seth Godin. I think he is right on...
by John G. Self | Sep 24, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
Human Resource executives say that the three biggest challenges they face are ensuring that employees are engaged and productive, retaining key talent as the economy recovers, and developing leaders. More than two-thirds say job stress levels have increased,...
