by John G. Self | Jan 7, 2015 | Leadership
HOUSTON, Texas – Here are a couple of questions for Chief Executive Officers: Do you know who the change resistant executives are in your senior leadership team? Chances are there is at least one. Do your senior leaders know, in the ranks of managers that report to...
by John G. Self | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
As we approach the end of the year, it is time to think about our resolutions for 2015. In the past, most of us make these best effort pledges to become more physically fit, to be more responsive to our spouses or children, to be more organized — that sort of...
by John G. Self | Dec 19, 2014 | Healthcare, Leadership
The Huron CEO forum frequently produces interesting insights regarding the year ahead and this year is no different with the possible exception that the CEOs seem to be zeroing in on the issues that will count the most. Gordon Mountford, executive vice president of...
by John G. Self | Aug 20, 2014 | Healthcare
To the employees of healthcare providers throughout America: It is time to be truly honest with yourself. It may mean the difference between keeping your job or losing it. Do you like change? If the answer is an emphatic no, or perhaps the more benign, “no, not...
by John G. Self | Aug 18, 2014 | Healthcare, Leadership
There is an old cook’s adage — you have to break eggs to make an omelette. As healthcare providers begin their uncertain journey from a sick care/pay-for-procedures business model, this phrase will become an immutable truth for healthcare leaders as they navigate the...