by John G. Self | Oct 2, 2013 | Career Management, Leadership
This is by far the most popular blog post on Self Perspective so we thought we’d share it again given how much our audience has changed since it was originally posted. Enjoy and feel free to share your comments and questions! The use of academic credentials...
by John G. Self | Sep 13, 2013 | Stories
Dan was bone tired. He had never felt this tired before. His rigorous work and travel schedule had taken its toll. He was way beyond pretending everything was OK because it wasn’t and he knew it. Dan, a senior executive for a large regional healthcare consultancy,...
by John G. Self | Aug 14, 2013 | Healthcare, Recruiting
Recruiting a key executive, outlining client expectations, pushing him or her through new employee orientation, and then hoping for the best. The results are usually mixed and mixed is not an outcome hospitals can afford in this challenging economic R&R...
by John G. Self | Apr 17, 2013 | Recruiting
There are more than a few candidates whose job/employment history is less than stellar. In everyone’s career stuff happens and in most cases these situations can be managed effectively without inflicting major damage to future employment opportunities. However, when...
by John G. Self | Mar 4, 2013 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
Who we hire makes a difference. A grumpy housekeeper or cafeteria cashier whose work is mediocre can help drive down patient satisfaction scores. A physician who is more focused on the money he or she makes than the needs of the patient will impact quality of care...
