by John G. Self | Jun 6, 2010 | Career Management
This week’s sports controversy – with a blown call at first base by umpire Jim Joyce costing Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game – ended with a level of class and authenticity that is virtually unmatched in modern sports history, especially with...
by John G. Self | May 20, 2010 | Career Management
"I can make the hard decisions." So many candidates make that claim in this hyper-competitive job market. Yet once employed and comfortable in the corner office, far too many of these leaders base their decisions on the defensive...
by John G. Self | Apr 26, 2010 | Leadership
What seems to be a negative beginning with the headline Give Up is really sound advice, especially for up and coming executives who are trying to leave their mark on the world by engaging in turf battles to expand their profile. Two things: the more time you spend...
by John G. Self | Jan 1, 2010 | Career Management, Stories
My first job was working in my parents’ upscale and very successful retail bakery in Tyler, Texas. I washed pots and pans — lots of pots and pans — helped the bakers, and made deliveries, primarily the wedding cakes. In the marrying season, it was...
by John G. Self | Dec 29, 2009 | Leadership
I am a baseball fan. I love the game, from Little League to the World Series. I enjoy being able to follow the journey of some of the game’s most legendary players. From when they first checked out places like this Baseball mega site https://battersreport.com/...
