interview

Interviews with successful executives and top corporate culture influencers.

Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit12 days ago in Journal
Uliana Poltavets on Ukraine: Drones, Blackouts, and Attacks on Health Care
Uliana Poltavets, MS, is the International Advocacy and Ukraine Program Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights. She focuses on documenting attacks on health care in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion and supporting accountability work. Before joining PHR, she spent roughly a decade strengthening Ukraine’s civil society. Poltavets’ advocacy highlights how drone strikes on hospitals, ambulance targeting, and attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt clinical services, strain health workers, and endanger vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work links open-source verification, partner reporting, and hospital testimony into usable evidence for investigators, courts, and public decision-makers worldwide.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen12 days ago in Journal
The Dark Parts of Job Hunting
It’s difficult finding a job in a small town or even in a big city especially with the way our economy is. So many people complain about having to go to work to make enough money to get by. Well, at least you made it.
By Ada Zuba13 days ago in Journal
Scott Silverman, Ed.D. on What Makes a Jewish Community—and How It Survives Conflict
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College, where he leads adult education, workforce training, and community partnerships that broaden access beyond traditional credit pathways. He designs programs for older adults, career re-entry learners, and working professionals, pairing analytical forecasting with student development and engagement. A teacher and public speaker, he also mentors higher-education staff on program design, training, and service. Known for clear communication, he emphasizes in-person connection while using hybrid tools strategically. His career path was sparked by an early mentor in student affairs, turning curiosity into a commitment to community learning. Scott has been a Hebrew School teacher, youth group advisor and Hillel Director, and has been a co-founder and board member for several nonprofit organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen14 days ago in Journal
Dr. Scott Silverman on Tzedakah as Justice: Dignity, Anonymity, and Accountability in Jewish Giving
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College in Culver City, California. He leads adult and noncredit education, workforce training, community outreach, and student development initiatives that expand access beyond traditional degree pathways. Silverman is known for program building, data-informed forecasting, and practical student-engagement strategies, and he frequently speaks on higher education management and the evolving workplace. He also teaches, mentors staff, and partners with local organizations to support older adults and re-entry learners. His work blends service, accountability, and a campus-centred belief in human potential while keeping equity and dignity at the center.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen16 days ago in Journal
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast19 days ago in Journal
Reference Checks in 2026: What’s Fair, What’s Useful, and What’s Just Noise
Introduction Reference checks have a funny reputation. Some leaders swear by them. Others treat them as a formality—because “of course the referee will say nice things.”
By Amit Kumar21 days ago in Journal
The Most Common “Good CV, Bad Hire” Patterns in Tech – And How to Spot Them Earlier
Introduction: When a great CV doesn’t translate into great code If you’ve been hiring in tech for a while, you’ll recognise this scenario. On paper, the candidate ticks every box: nice mix of languages, a big name company or two, maybe a “lead” title, and a neat list of projects. Interviews feel smooth. Everyone gives a cautious thumbs up.
By Amit Kumar21 days ago in Journal
The Tunnel Under the Hudson.
Most people don’t wake up thinking about tunnels. They think about rent. Deadlines. Getting to work on time. Making it home without a two-hour commute that turns into a slow-motion collapse.
By Sayed Zewayed24 days ago in Journal
The Benefits of Outsourcing Recruitment: Why Many Businesses Are Rethinking How They Hire
Hiring has never been a simple task, but for many businesses today, recruitment has become increasingly demanding. Tight labour markets, rising salary expectations, longer hiring cycles, and skills shortages have all added pressure to teams that are already stretched thin.
By Outbooks24 days ago in Journal
The Top 8 of Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed. AI-Generated.
Introduction In the long and storied history of Magic: The Gathering, few events have left as lasting an impression as Pro Tour Lorwyn. Held during the Lorwyn block era, the tournament is remembered not just for its high-level competition, but for how its Top 8 lineup revealed a dramatic shift in deck design, tribal strategies, and professional playstyles.
By Asad Ali25 days ago in Journal
Understanding a U.S. Government Shutdown
A “government shutdown” in the United States sounds like a sci-fi switch someone flipsand suddenly a whole country goes dark. Reality is messier, more legalistic, and (unfortunately) more human: it’s not the nation shutting off, it’s certain federal agencies losing legal authority to spend money, which then ripples into paychecks, services, contracts, and public trust.
By Sayed Zewayed25 days ago in Journal