by John G. Self | Nov 28, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership
A popular phrase used to illustrated a wide variety of immutable truths is, “ Too many chiefs, and not enough Indians.” My father, a superb retail baker in the southern style, often said, especially when his business partner/wife tried to control his schedule, “Too...
by John G. Self | Sep 19, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
Many parents will identify with this story: You are sound sleep, your back turned to the edge of the bed. Suddenly you are awakened with a sense of dread that something really bad is standing beside you. Something really scary. There is that split second of fear...
by John G. Self | Sep 3, 2012 | Leadership, Recruiting
There is an old saying that knowledge is to know that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is to understand that it should never be included in a fruit salad. When a student graduates from medical school they are a Doctor. Within five to 10 years of successful clinical...
by John G. Self | Jul 6, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
A common complaint among executives who have gotten the sack is that recruiters do not return phone calls even though the vast majority of the complainers have invested little or no time in developing a networking relationship with search executives. Search...
by John G. Self | Jun 27, 2012 | Career Management
If you are beginning a career transition – the timing of which was not of your choosing — there are three things to consider. Turmoil will produce turnover. Healthcare is about to enter a period of prolonged transformational change. Some might argue that what...
