by John G. Self | Sep 27, 2011 | Career Management
"If businesses managed their money as carelessly as they manage their people, most would be bankrupt." That is the opening sentence in Bill Conaty's and Ram Charan's book The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before...
by John G. Self | Sep 20, 2011 | Leadership
Integrity is a much admired and sought after characteristic in leadership. When you ask board members or employees about the ideal characteristics for a new leader, integrity is almost always number one on the list, rarely lower than number three. So since it so...
by John G. Self | Jul 22, 2011 | Career Management
Several months ago, I announced that I was going to shift from writing a blog exclusive to healthcare to more general interest issues. I promised that I would get back to you when my plans came together. All I can say is that best made plans are subject to change. So,...
by John G. Self | Jul 12, 2011 | Healthcare
I have had the pleasure of working with some great health system and hospital clients that have achieved national recognition for achieving meaningful and sustainable improvements in quality of care and patient safety. These are not manufactured results for some...
by John G. Self | Jun 10, 2011 | Healthcare, Stories
Today I received a thank you card via PLAXO, one of a number of social networking sites, thanking me for being thoughtful. It was from the CEO of a health system in the Mountain West who appreciated the fact that I remembered her birthday. “Thank you for your...
