March 24, 2014
Zig Ziglar, the famous sales and motivational speaker, said, “You can have anything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” At The Dwyer Group, our vision to be a world-class company is only possible through our mission to help franchisees and associates live happier, more successful lives.
February 17, 2014
A company’s most important, and often most overlooked, customers are its own employees.
Traditional companies ask: Are we paying them enough? Are we training them well? Are we giving competitive benefits? Do they take too many sick days? Can we trust them?
January 18, 2014
Linsanity. Undrafted, Unwanted, Unwavering; the true story of Jeremy Lin. In February 2012, an entire nation of basketball fans unexpectedly went ‘Linsane.’ Stuck in the mire of a disappointing season, the New York Knicks did what no other NBA team had thought about doing.
January 15, 2014
Two Renown Family–Run Businesses To Retain Unique Identities. John Phillips, Jr., owner of Associated Crafts, Inc., today announced the friendly acquisition of Willet-Hauser Architectural Glass, Inc., the largest and one of the oldest stained gl
December 28, 2013
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow may not have an NFL team at the moment, but according to one news report, his attitude is positive and he remains one of the most searched-for names in sports, and is still one of America’s top influencers. He’s also an example to Catholic business leaders—at all levels—of trustful
December 19, 2013
During the 35-year history of Ironman triathalon competitions, only 40 women have finished an Ironman in less than nine hours. Liz Lyles accomplished that feat this past weekend, after having travelled for 24 hours, crossing the International Date Line and jumping eight time zones only four days prior to the event!
December 10, 2013
Distinguished U. S. Navy Rear Admiral (lower half) Grace Hopper would have been 107 today, if she were still alive. She died in 1992, age 85.
September 30, 2013
In the course of my career, I’ve always been amazed at what leaders will do for their organizations. So many founders and CEOs will spend countless late nights in the office, endure long and grueling business trips, even sacrifice their own financial resources, all to increase the likelihood, even slightly, that their enterprises will succeed.
September 20, 2013
A Catholic Business Journal Exclusive. (To see this interview with photos, click here) Have you ever wondered what is it like to be a professional long-distance, endurance athlete? How does Faith impact that career? You are about to find out. Liz Lyles is a 35-year-old professional triathlete. She and her husband, Chip, have two children, Luke (5) and Emma (3). In short, Liz has two major passions in life: family and Ironman competition. And that makes their lives anything but
September 9, 2013
“Virtuous, Faith-Based MBA” Begins September 2013; Online Master’s in Catechetics Expected in Fall 2014
July 8, 2013
I knew Marin through her dad, Matt, and granddad, Ed. For more than a decade Ed, as a senior account rep for Merrill Lynch, handled the financial assets of a company for which I was CEO.
June 17, 2013
A couple of months back sequestration was imposed upon us with the threat that the country would essentially shut down services. I explained in my previous column why that would not happen. And, I don’t know about you but I have not seen any material repercussions from sequestration. Oh, well, maybe if you wanted to take a White House tour or you did not want to have your flig
May 10, 2013
“The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest.
April 8, 2013
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 87, died today of a stroke. Margaret Thatcher’s political career has been one of the most remarkable of modern times. Born in October 1925 at Grantham, a small market town in eastern England, she rose to become the first (and for two decades the only) woman to lead a major Western democracy.
March 1, 2013
My Cousin’s son will be fought over in court by his mother. Though my cousin and his son’s mom are not married, she wants to retain full parentalship and wants full child support. Sadly, her child will be the real victim of the situation. Her son is not even 2 yet, and she has a…
February 26, 2013
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was born in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, on April 16, 1927—Holy Saturday—and baptized that same day; the first person baptized in the new Easter water. It was a sign of blesing, he wrote in a memoir, that his life from the beginning was thus immersed in the Easter mystery.
February 17, 2013
Twenty one years ago, Michelle was a brilliant medical student when she was hit by a car and came home very brain-injured. Today,though she is missing half her brain, she has recovered about 50% of her abilities and is able to live by herself. However, she lives a very sinful life now, having sex with…
February 4, 2013
I have hair loss on my scalp that i have suffered from since my senior year in high school. I just ask that you pray for this condition go go away and for me to be healed.
January 29, 2013
I am a professional person who lost his normal job and was forced to take a job on minimum wage. This is better than not job but I am not earning enough to pay my mortgage. I need a better job otherwise I will lose my house.
January 11, 2013
Please pray for my 13 year old daughter, Liz, who is struggling with the loss of a dear friend and needs lots of support to rally her strength and accomplish the goals she set for this school year.