Film Review of “The Hong Konger”: Jimmy Lai’s Moral Heroism

Film Review of “The Hong Konger”: Jimmy Lai’s Moral Heroism

Don’t Miss this film on Catholic businessman Jimmy Lai—WSJ—Currently imprisoned by the Chinese government for pressing the case for freedom and democracy, the defiant entrepreneur and media mogul is the focus of a stirring, free-to-stream documentary. “It would be so boring just being a businessman,” notes the Hong Kong entrepreneur and media mogul Jimmy Lai,…

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai–a devout Catholic–denied lawyer of his choice, remains imprisoned

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai–a devout Catholic–denied lawyer of his choice, remains imprisoned

WSJ—A Hong Kong court ruled Friday that imprisoned newspaperman Jimmy Lai, a devout Catholic, can’t hire the British lawyer he wants for his upcoming national security trial. That came the morning after Mr. Lai’s son Sebastian accepted the Cato Institute’s prestigious Milton Friedman Prize on behalf of his father in Washington. The two events tell…

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

There is a commonly held belief that Christmas, besides celebrating the birth of our Lord, brings what is known as a Santa Claus rally in the stock market. Since we’re approaching that time of year, I thought it might be interesting to delve into the numbers and see if this perception is truly fact or…

Finding Hope In The Midst of Brokenness

Finding Hope In The Midst of Brokenness

Pat and I attended the Napa Institute Summer Conference in Napa Valley, California, held at the exquisite Meritage Hotel, then went to Carmel, one of our absolute favorite places. More on Napa later, but first to share something that happened to us on the beach in Carmel. When Might a Young Boy Realize The Value…

Finding An American Dream

Finding An American Dream

The last eight weeks have been amazingly unconventional! Nothing since March 2020 has been conventional. Covid-19 has turned everything upside down and made it topsy turvy. An amazingly unconventional time! From the ways we have operated—and had to pivot and re-think—our businesses, handled employee issues, been unable to visit in person with family and friends,…

“Become an Inspired Business Leader,” Legatus Business Conference open to ALL

“Become an Inspired Business Leader,” Legatus Business Conference open to ALL

This has been a challenge year for business leaders.   Legatus wants to inspire YOU by presenting more than 60 of the top business leaders in the Catholic world on October 8-10, 2020 — with an option to listen on-demand ! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Register for the premium pass and listen to all speakers at…

Principled Entrepreneurship Conference: “Ethical Management and Faith in an Era of Woke Capitalism” – One Week Left to Register

Principled Entrepreneurship Conference: “Ethical Management and Faith in an Era of Woke Capitalism” – One Week Left to Register

There is only one week left until the start of the Virtual Princi8pled Entrepreneurship™ Conference!  If you’ve not yet registered, we encourage you to take advantage of a special offer by using the code “CBJ” at check out! Join the Napa Institute and The Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America October…

Keys to Emotional Health for Leaders during Covid – A peer-to-peer conversation with CEO Eric Rhoads

Keys to Emotional Health for Leaders during Covid – A peer-to-peer conversation with CEO Eric Rhoads

This weekend on THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Eric Rhoads, a leading CEO and entrepreneur faced with overcoming the challenge of losing 50% of his revenues overnight and maintaining a healthy state of mind…. Learn more>>

LOOKING AHEAD – Be Positive, Take Risks, Take Action

LOOKING AHEAD – Be Positive, Take Risks, Take Action

I still believe in New Year’s Resolutions. There are those who say don’t worry about New Year’s Resolutions because you don’t keep them anyway. My view is (1) even if you do not keep them they have caused you to think about where you need improvement in your life, and (2) whatever positive outcome occurs…

Pope: Catholic entrepreneurs must live out Church’s social teaching

Pope: Catholic entrepreneurs must live out Church’s social teaching

CNA—Catholic business owners have both a grave responsibility and an opportunity to promote the Church’s social teaching in a difficult atmosphere, Pope Francis told young entrepreneurs Monday. “I am well aware that it is not easy, in everyday life, to reconcile the needs of the faith and the social teaching of the Church with the…

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