by John G. Self | May 20, 2010 | Career Management
"I can make the hard decisions." So many candidates make that claim in this hyper-competitive job market. Yet once employed and comfortable in the corner office, far too many of these leaders base their decisions on the defensive...
by John G. Self | Jan 18, 2010 | Career Management
In his book Why Smart Executives Fail, Sydney Finkelstein provides an excellent example of what can happen to a company when they forget that, in the end, it is employees who will make the difference between success and failure. Healthcare providers, in...
by John G. Self | Dec 19, 2009 | Career Management
Goodness and virtue are traits that are much admired in life. Unfortunately, these two words are not commonly included in modern business speak. Some might argue that in the world of business the words goodness and virtue are mutually exclusive when you contrast them...
by John G. Self | Sep 30, 2009 | Career Management
Rarely – if ever – can companies sustain long-term success using an industry business model that is essentially more than 50-years-old without experiencing a challenging transformation. The executive search model certainly has enjoyed a long and profitable run. Yes,...
by John G. Self | Sep 11, 2009 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
When then Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas was running for President, his War Room led by political operative James Carville crafted a message that resonated with frustrated voters: “It is the economy, stupid!” Whether you agreed with Gov. Clinton or not, that theme...
