by John G. Self | Nov 11, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Uncategorized
In recent weeks, on the drive home from my early morning workout, I have encountered multiple joggers/walkers/strollers on the dark streets. Almost all have been wearing the latest jogging/walking/strolling clothes: your basic black. Now, here is an interesting...
by John G. Self | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
In case you missed it, the Saturday edition of the Wall Street Journal reported that there is a potential hiccup brewing for the healthcare industry that could negatively impact that executive employment market and the broader economy. From the WSJ: “The healthcare...
by John G. Self | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the most popular answers to “Tell me about your leadership style” is I am a servant leader. Too often it is said with less than grand enthusiasm, almost a matter-of-fact throw away line. So I began to ask questions about the origins of Servant...
by John G. Self | Jul 3, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Uncategorized
Producer’s Note: John is taking a break from our weekly video blog today. He will return next Wednesday. This video blog first appeared in 2017. We have all made mistakes in our careers. For some they may have been career ending but for most of us, the mistakes...
by John G. Self | Jun 26, 2019 | Career Coaching, Career Transition/Outplacement, Interviewing Skills, Job Search, Uncategorized
I have a friend who is the pastor of a large African American church. He said one of the most important – and challenging – aspects of being a pastor is his weekly sermon. A good sermon is the basis for a good week ministering to the flock. (c) 2019...
by John G. Self | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
When we are building our team to serve customers, I think it is constructive to think in terms of our organization’s front door and back door. It is all about how we treat our employees. The front door is the place where we welcome people who come to buy something, to...
