by John G. Self | Aug 7, 2015 | Healthcare, Recruiting
John filed this post from his weekend house where his daughters and grandkids are visiting — from California and Connecticut. This is the first time all the cousins have been together. TYLER, Texas — Cash flow covers a multitude of sins. There are ample examples —...
by John G. Self | Aug 5, 2015 | Recruiting
Identifying and recruiting a top CEO for a rural/community hospital is one of the toughest jobs a governing board will undertake. It is also a decision that can easily be categorized as “make or break” for the future success of these facilities. The complexity of the...
by John G. Self | Aug 3, 2015 | Career Management, Recruiting
When you visit a potential employer’s facility for a face-to-face interview, be on guard, and your best behavior. From the moment you enter the parking lot until you pass through the gates on your way home or to the airport, you will be under a magnifying glass. At...
by John G. Self | Jul 27, 2015 | Technology
Technology and automation have revolutionized the world. Technology and automation also have enabled some very bad habits that can have nasty consequences. A captain with a major US airline once told me that the Airbus jet he flies, is one of the most automated,...
by John G. Self | Jul 24, 2015 | Leadership, Recruiting
TYLER, Texas — When selecting an interim executive, there is always the risk of making a bad choice. Too often the decision is based on the resume and the advice, slanted or not, from the interim company executive touting the candidate list. Frequently these...
