by John G. Self | Dec 17, 2012 | Healthcare, Leadership
A CEO I knew, who was a Chief Operating Officer of a small academic medical center, once bragged that he interviewed every new hire for his organization. He called this his Southwest (Airlines) approach, to ensure that everyone who came to work for the hospital, from...
by John G. Self | May 8, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
In the shadowy cottage industry of resume specialists – often called “resume doctors” – there is a tendency to be too cute by half. In other words, to help candidates hide poor performance or a short tenure, or any number of other issues, they recommend certain...
by John G. Self | Mar 27, 2012 | Career Management
If you cannot admit to failure, do not apply, was an underlying theme of a recent Corner Office Q&A in The New York Times, edited by Adam Bryant. Bryant interviewed Tracey Matura, the General Manager of the Smart car division at Mercedes Benz USA, regarding her...
by John G. Self | Mar 20, 2012 | Recruiting
You need to find a successful leader for your organization, and that process begins with identifying a competent and trustworthy executive search firm. In my last post, you learned what you should demand from a search firm in terms of candidate screening and tenure...
by John G. Self | Mar 16, 2012 | Recruiting
A key executive retires, quits or is fired. You need a replacement, but how do you find that exceptional leader who is the perfect fit for the job? There’s a lot riding on hiring the right person, and getting it wrong costs your organization both time and money. To...
