by John G. Self | Feb 14, 2012 | Career Management
They say that a man who hates a dog has no heart. They say a man who hates his job is a lawyer. Last week, I wrote that in a piece about career management for my speaker’s blog, John G Self. It had a ring to it — and it fit my message for today — so...
by John G. Self | Feb 11, 2012 | Career Management
They say that a man who does not love a dog has no heart. They say that a man who hates his job is a lawyer. I have been lucky in life. I have always loved my jobs. I have not always loved the people, but the jobs, yes. From my newspapering days in Tyler and...
by John G. Self | Feb 10, 2012 | Current Affairs, Healthcare
A former politically savvy county judge in Fort Worth reportedly once told a group of ambulance providers who were loudly opposing a new regional emergency medical authority designed to enhance service and improve quality: The train is on the tracks. You are either on...
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 | Sep 16, 2011 | Career Management
If you are female and married and aspire to have a big career and a big family, the odds that you will be successful are working against you. Two children are OK, but when you have three, everyone assumes "you are home with the kids, right?" That from...
