by John G. Self | Dec 21, 2017 | Stories, Technology
When we make something we should make it the best it can be. It is not good enough for it to work reliably in normal use periods, it also has to be something that works reliably even when everything that could go wrong does go wrong. Mobile apps downloads in total are...
by John G. Self | Nov 22, 2017 | Career Management, Stories
LISTEN ON iTUNES As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to share a little trick I learned recently that has dramatically changed my outlook on my work, on my family and on my future goals. If you try it, I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the...
by John G. Self | Sep 5, 2017 | Leadership, Stories
When disasters strike, there will always be local heroes who step up and perform amazing acts to save lives or to provide comfort and empathy. One Houston business leader has stepped up – again. He is a prime example, writ large, of an important leadership...
by John G. Self | Jul 12, 2017 | Stories
Yesterday it happened. I was devastated. My trusty Apple MacBook Pro laptop that has flown with me for thousands and thousands of miles, shared hotel rooms with me from Alaska to San Francisco and Los Angeles to New York, and dozens upon dozens of big and small side...
by John G. Self | Mar 2, 2017 | Career Management, Leadership, Stories
Personable versus perfunctory. Two “P” words that are night and day apart in terms of the impact they make in an initial meeting; a perfunctory response that is matter-of-fact or one that is cordial, filled with warmth and topped off with a genuine smile can have a...
by John G. Self | Feb 1, 2017 | Executive Leadership, Healthcare, Podcast, Stories
Listen to today’s podcast here, read the transcript below or subscribe and listen on iTunes. Here are some excerpts from my interview with Britt – On how his style his leadership style has evolved: “For me it’s always been about purpose. Why am I doing what I’m...
