by John G. Self | Jun 19, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership
Obtaining value in purchasing goods and services becomes extremely important when the economy slows. However, the reality of value can be illusive. “Value” in today’s economy is among the most used and abused words in marketing, followed by the popular...
by John G. Self | Jun 5, 2012 | Career Management
Consistently delivering excellent results against the business plan is an essential pillar for effective career management. There will always be top performers, good performers, and then a group I prefer to call the marginals. This is one of the immutable truths of...
by John G. Self | May 25, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives and managers hoping to navigate the turbulent economy with a minimum of disruption must develop excellent career brand management tools. Here are nine elements to consider: Discipline: This is the cornerstone of effective career management. The greatest...
by John G. Self | Oct 4, 2008 | Career Management, Recruiting
DALLAS, Saturday, October 4, 2008 — For hospital boards and chief executive officers, the time to act is now. Waiting and hoping that the nation’s worsening economic ills will not affect health care is simply not a credible business strategy. The economic news...