by John G. Self | Jul 31, 2012 | Career Management
I have had a wonderful career, uniquely varied, filled with multiple successes, some disappointments, but mostly great reward and satisfaction. I was on the start-up team and served as the first director of Hermann Hospital’s acclaimed Life Flight program in...
by John G. Self | Jul 6, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
A common complaint among executives who have gotten the sack is that recruiters do not return phone calls even though the vast majority of the complainers have invested little or no time in developing a networking relationship with search executives. Search...
by John G. Self | Jun 13, 2012 | Career Management
In good times and bad, building and sustaining a vital network of professional contacts is one the most important keys to effective career management. A robust network will minimize the negative effects of the inevitable setbacks that occur. For an executive looking...
by John G. Self | May 25, 2012 | Career Management, Recruiting
Executives and managers hoping to navigate the turbulent economy with a minimum of disruption must develop excellent career brand management tools. Here are nine elements to consider: Discipline: This is the cornerstone of effective career management. The greatest...
by John G. Self | Mar 1, 2012 | Career Management, Technology
In healthcare administration as in any modern business, the constant siren song of the smartphone, texts, e-mails and social media leave executives with more demands on their time than ever before. Sure, accessibility and open communication foster an executive’s...
