He’s Not on Vacation
July 28, 2015
For the third consecutive summer, the pope will work during the summer… Read more>>
July 28, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: Camino de Santiago: The Dark Night of the Soul & Emptying Oneself to Move Forward
June 2, 2015
In the course of six weeks, author Sonia Choquette’s father and brother died unexpectedly, then she concluded she did not like her husband of 30 years. What was happening?
How To Find Peace in Unexpected Unemployment
May 18, 2015
Three acquaintances of mine have recently lost their jobs in what appears to be unjust circumstances. One was a well-respected director at a Fortune 500 company. A new boss came in and fired her unceremoniously, despite the fact that a few months earlier, she had received a stellar performance review and an above-average bonus.
BOOK REVIEW: Inconvenient Facts—The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
May 5, 2015
Alex Epstein’s book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, begins to provide balance to the global debate on climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and the use of alternative sources of energy.
5 Words That Will Decrease Turnover in Any Workplace
April 28, 2015
If you are a leader in your company/organization, I’d encourage you to take a look at a 2013 study conducted by Gallup, a company that’s well-respected in the field of employee engagement and retention research.
Ave Maria School of Law Ranked #1 in the State For Bar Passage
April 14, 2015
Ave Maria School of Law’s bar passage was ranked #1 in the state of Florida with 83 percent of graduates passing the February bar exam on the first try. This far exceeds the statewide average passing rate of 64.3 percent.
New Beginnings: Triathlete Inspires Self-Discipline
April 7, 2015
For triathletes, March is a month of new beginnings. For most it is the beginning of the triathlon competitive season that begins now and builds through the Kona World Ironman Championship in Kona in early October.
The Entrepreneurial Founders of Catholic Healthcare in America
March 17, 2015
Dick Lyles interviews Mary Jo Potter regarding the entrepreneurial founders of Catholic healthcare in America — the sacrifice and whole-hearted commitment of the early Catholic religious orders who made it possible. Ms. Potter is a devout Catholic, strongly pro-life and for many years she served as a Member of Board of Stewardship Trustee of Catholic…
BOOK REVIEW: There is No Excuse Not to Innovate; Stakes are High and Time is Short
March 17, 2015
We live in a period of accelerating change—socially, culturally, and organizationally. Old norms and old institutions are being challenged, transformed and destroyed as never before. The massive structural change that is underway makes this period very different from all previous periods.
Christian Alternative To Mandated Obama Insurance Plans
February 24, 2015
Tired of Obamacare? If you are a practicing Catholic or other Christian, there is another way. Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law nearly five years ago, Catholic and other Christian leaders and laypeople have expressed grave concerns over the health care law’s abortion funding and forced abortion and contraception coverage, not…
BOOK REVIEW: “Francis: The People’s Pope”
February 18, 2015
I received Francis: The People’s Pope as a Christmas gift from my “little” sister, Mary Lu. She is very special, as she has had to put up with five brothers throughout her life! The stories she could tell…yes, she is destined to become a saint.
Pope Francis on the Health of Your Company
January 20, 2015
The Vatican is the spiritual center of Catholicism, and hosts the church bureaucracy, the Curia. Like any human organization, the Vatican’s Curia has its share of “HR issues.” Pope Francis recently identified 15 very specific ailments that he claims befall the Curia. Like any good leader, he not only identifies the problem but suggests
The Value of A Teacher: Rest in Peace Harry V. Jaffa (1918-2015)
January 16, 2015
In announcing the death of Harry V. Jaffa, the Claremont Institute, an influential think tank since the ‘70s, issued one of the most touching tributes any professional, especially a teacher, could hope for, using these words, “our longtime friend and teacher” and “he influenced three generations of students.” Friend and Teacher. Three generations.
A Unique Award: 2015 Plastics Industry Hall of Fame Winners
January 13, 2015
The Plastics Academy announced Monday that it would honor nine individuals for their contributions to the plastics industry by inducting them into the Plastics Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be hosted in Orlando, Fla. at NPE2015.
Faith, Family and Football: Roger Staubach
October 27, 2014
If it’s Career Day and your school is fortunate enough to snag Hall of Fame Quarterback Roger Staubach you’d probably expect him to talk about his Heisman Trophy, the “Hail Mary Pass” and Super Bowl championships, his gridiron names and the lucrative real estate business that he built.n But don’t be too surprised if he spends most of his time talking about a balance in life, perseverance
Breakaway USA Liz Lyles Places 2nd in Frankfurt Ironman
July 8, 2014
Professional triathlete Liz Lyles, Catholic, mother and wife, nailed it at the Ironman Frankfurt on July 6, 2014, to place second.
Quintessential Catholic Success Figure
June 25, 2014
Father John Riccardo, who many of you may be familiar with from his radio program, Christ is the Answer, recently gave a talk to Legatus’ Ann Arbor Chapter. He used his father as an example for Legatus. [Father John Riccardo’s father], also named John Riccardo, was the president and CEO of Chrysler Corp. Since stepping…
Seeking Career Change?
June 18, 2014
Every year, a small percentage of Catholics in business do switch to what they expect will be a more fulfilling line of work—including religious non-profit fields. Every year, a small percentage of Catholics in business do switch to what they expect will be a more fulfilling line of work—including religious non-profit fields. Here’s a way…
Success and Building the Kingdom
Tom Monaghan writes that Catholic business leaders must draw others to Christ . . .
Father John Riccardo, who many of you may be familiar with from his radio program, Christ is the Answer, recently gave a talk to Legatus’ Ann Arbor Chapter. He used his father as an example for Legatus.
Steve
April 28, 2014
Please pray that Steve finds a job that will assist him in caring for his family. http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecrate
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