by John G. Self | Sep 19, 2017 | Career Management, Onboarding
“My takeaway from my new employee orientation experience is that it is the place where you go to learn how to be fired,” a Vice President said. Mary Elizabeth’s first day on the job as the new Chief Nursing Executive for a suburban hospital was a...
by John G. Self | Aug 24, 2017 | Career Management, Career Networking, Career Transition/Outplacement
A termination or a layoff is a rattling experience — to your ego, your pride, and conceivably, your financial security. How you manage this dicey period in your career will determine how successful you will be in landing that next better job. Competition for...
by John G. Self | Aug 9, 2017 | Career Management, Leadership
LISTEN: Today we are continuing our focus on employee turnover, one of the biggest unreported expenses in business. These costs — direct and indirect — are very real and cut into profits and reduce shareholder value. Why then do we seem to tolerate it? Why do most...
by John G. Self | Aug 3, 2017 | Career Management
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” Anonymous In my job, I run into many executives who are committed to their careers but they are not happy. Some have enjoyed an impressive...
by John G. Self | Aug 2, 2017 | Career Management
LISTEN: Today our theme is “Don’t Get in a Hurry.” Our show covers three dimensions: The early careerists, anxious to get to the top of their chosen profession Those executives and managers who are well on their way in their careers but who should...
