by John G. Self | Sep 9, 2015 | Healthcare, Leadership
Dan, 54, had been a CEO of a respected community medical center for more than 12 years. He loved his job. He was paid very well and his family was established in the community on multiple levels – civic work, schools and extra-curricular activities, club...
by John G. Self | Jun 19, 2015 | Leadership
“When I was young I fell in love with stories…” ~ “Projectionist”, Sleeping At Last The love of stories is an important quality for writers, movie producers and directors, preachers and chief executive officers. This leadership quality is an especially...
by John G. Self | Jan 26, 2015 | Healthcare, Leadership
Last week, John spoke to the Texas Organization for Rural and Community Hospitals Leadership Retreat at the Lakeway Resort and Spa near Austin. His topic – Talent Management: Your People Are Your Most Important Asset. The pace of change in healthcare reform is...
by John G. Self | Dec 24, 2014 | Leadership
With the holiday season comes all manner of good feelings — for valued colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. We send greetings and best wishes for joy and happiness. Many will take time away from their families later today and on Christmas Day to minister...
by John G. Self | Oct 13, 2014 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
When I entered the healthcare industry there was a dearth of emphasis on the detailed management metrics that we now use to evaluate performance. Today, quantitative analysis rules supreme. But, like so many other things in life, too much of a good thing can be a bad...
