by Slamdot Hostmaster | Sep 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Carey Peters “Hey Carey” “Hey” “ ” As the director of a small consulting company for the past 15 years, those are three real salutations I’ve received from job candidates during recent hiring rounds – the third one being no salutation at all. Surprised?...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Jul 31, 2026 | Commentary
By Dr Jim Bailey The writer of Ecclesiastes in the Bible wrote, “For everything there is a season, and a time for everything under heaven.” As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned I need to make the most of the seasons and times given to me because they’re fleeting and...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Jul 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Dr. Jim Bailey, drjim@drjimbailey.com Due to many reasons, I officially closed my business at the end of last year. I applied and interviewed for jobs for 10 weeks, only to hear “We really like you but have decided to go another direction.” That’s HR speak for...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Jun 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Brett Cafferty Recent reading helped me better understand something I wish I had learned years earlier: Being “ready” is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Most people assume readiness arrives like confidence – suddenly appearing out of nowhere. We think one day...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | May 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Dr. Jim Bailey, drjim@drjimbailey.com In recent months, I entered an unanticipated life transition and find myself “in between” the work and life I had and the one that’s yet to come. Insightful writers have referred to these life transitions as liminal space, from...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Apr 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Andy Barton Have you ever needed a plumber, an electrician, or any other experienced professional from the multitude of trades we depend upon for the upkeep of our homes, businesses, infrastructure, and countless other necessities? Ever have a difficult time...
