by John G. Self | Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most people have their mind’s eye image of an ideal Christmas Day—crisp, cold weather, a fresh blanket of snow covering the ground, a beautiful Christmas tree surrounded by beautifully wrapped gifts, joyous Christmas carols on the stereo, a pleasant afternoon in front...
by John G. Self | Dec 25, 2012 | Current Affairs, Stories
Four year olds know more than any rational adult would like to admit. Their intellectual powers, especially about all things Santa, are particularly acute in the days leading up to Christmas When a little girl, asked by a television reporter how Santa Claus keeps up...
by John G. Self | Dec 19, 2012 | Stories
Retailers tell me that nothing adds energy to Christmas shopping than a blast of cold air. Apparently colder weather creates the mood for holiday giving, overcoming concerns about the economy. I am sitting at a Starbucks located in Highland Park Village. This is one...
by John G. Self | Dec 23, 2010 | Recruiting
This has been an extraordinary year. From being named the Senior Healthcare Leader of the Year for North Texas by the American College of Healthcare Executives to the very successful roll out of my new executive search and advisory firm, I have much to be thankful...
by John G. Self | Dec 24, 2009 | Career Management
NEW ORLEANS – Another airport, another rental car and another hotel. This is my last business trip of a year that has been filled with some of the most daunting business challenges I have faced in my 30 years in healthcare. As I drove to the...
