by John G. Self | Sep 19, 2009 | Healthcare, Leadership
America’s hospital Chief Executive Officers are going to be asked to do something that will be exceedingly difficult and very unfair. This request is based on a national economic necessity. Some fiscal conservatives would argue that it is a national security...
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...
by John G. Self | Jun 29, 2009 | Career Management
CHICAGO (June 28, 2009) — “…my purpose is to serve the greater good…this oath I make freely and upon my honor.” At first read, I thought these words must have come from an oath for politicians, far too many of whom will eventually succumb to the temptations of...
by John G. Self | Jun 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
LOS ANGELES (June 8, 2009) As I travel around the country visiting with chief executive officers at health systems and hospitals, I am hearing that consultant accountability is a subject that is increasingly on their minds. Faced with the continuing slide in their...
by John G. Self | May 27, 2009 | Career Management
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 27, 2009) – One of the toughest career management decisions is when to leave your current organization. Chief executive officers, vice presidents, and even department directors all agonize over this call. So many factors cloud our thinking....
