by John G. Self | Jun 10, 2013 | Leadership
As dawn breaks over America this Monday morning, the screaming, the shouting, the intimidation, the abusive behavior begins anew. The perpetrators – from supervisors to senior executives in corner offices – all have reasons or excuses for relying on this idiotic and...
by John G. Self | Jun 5, 2013 | Healthcare, Leadership
Change is a constant in business particularly in healthcare where clinical, technology and regulatory developments challenge leaders and managers. Change requires tactical adjustments in leadership – something healthcare leaders do better than most any other...
by John G. Self | May 31, 2013 | Stories
CHICAGO — Everything goes in spits and spurts. That wisdom was from my Grandmother Jackson. Note the capitalization of the “G” in grandmother. Ms. Cora was worthy of that respect. She created and she sustained so many wonderful memories of my youth and, day...
by John G. Self | May 29, 2013 | Career Management, Healthcare
How do I hunker down? How do I get through this? When will things get back to normal? For healthcare executives who are approaching the end of their careers and find themselves asking these three questions with greater frequency, I have some bad news. It is not...
by John G. Self | May 10, 2013 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives looking for a job should always be mindful of protecting their career brand. From the minor errors in the resume or cover letter, to applying for jobs they do not qualify for, or stumbling badly in the interview process, there is ample opportunity for...