Beijing, April15, 2011: Dispatches from China
by Thomas Loarie
The Dilemma of the Difficult Employee
by Pat Lencioni
It’s a simple but painful problem that has plagued business people since the beginning of time, I’m sure.
The Unconnected Leader
By Randy Hain, managing partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search
As they ascend the corporate ladder, many leaders do a curious thing … they stop networking. There isn’t much else that can have more of a long term negative impact on a career.
Savor Opportunities
The Catholic Business Journal welcomes Scott Turicchi as its newest columnist.
Priest-doctor appointed by Pope Benedict to head Pontifical Academy for Life
Vatican City—(CNA/EWTN News) The Holy See announced the nomination of priest, medical doctor and philosopher Msgr. Ignacio Carrasco de Paula to the presidency of the Pontifical Academy for Life on Wednesday. He will take over at the helm of the academy following the resignation of Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella.
This morning, in announcing the resignation of Archbishop Fisichella, Pope Benedict appointed Msgr.
The Highs and Lows Of A Successful Entrepreneur: Thomas Loarie
We were thrilled to find this fast-paced, insightful with one of Catholic Business Journal’s most popular columnists, Thomas M. Loarie.
Idolatry a Thing of the Past?
by Matthew Kelly
One summer, not long ago, I attended a wedding in Washington, D.C., which really got me thinking. It was held in a quiet little church in one of the older parts of town, the bride was stunningly beautiful, the groom was delightfully gracious, the flowers and music were magnificent, and the combination of guests was unique and intriguing.
My Family is My Vocation
By Randy Hain
I had serious workaholic tendencies in the early part of my career. When my first son was two, I began working for my current company in the pursuit of a more balanced life. But, it wasn’t until my wife and I entered the Catholic Church over four years ago that I truly understood my family is my vocation.
Sounds great, but what does that mean? Isn’t our career our “vocation”?
Being Catholic at Work
Eight Tips for Catholic Men
By Randy HainI had an epiphany a few nights ago at our parish Lenten Mission. As Father Bailey gave his homily during the penance service and we were all preparing ourselves to go to Reconciliation, I realized that I was about to confess many of the same sins I have been struggling with for years.
Catholic corporal steps up to tend to spiritual well-being of company
by Steven Sims
Catholic News Service
COMBAT OUTPOST SPIDER MONKEY, Afghanistan (CNS) — Like all Marines, Cpl.
Saturday Show: Faith and Broadcast Journalism Profession
Don’t miss Saturday’s live, call-in radio show, The Catholic Business Hour, when host Dick Lyles interviews three-time Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist Jim Newman. A lifelong Catholic, Mr. Newman’s journalism career spans three decades and includes his most recent work on KABC-TV in Los Angeles, where he provided insightful financial information on the morning, midday…
Saturday Show: The Role of Business in a Spiritually Driven Society
The Catholic Business Hour radio host Dick Lyles will deliver a special January 2 live, call-in program. No guest is scheduled for the show. Instead, Mr. Lyles will discuss the role of business in a spiritually driven society, including a discussion about the Catholic church’s teachings regarding capitalism and faith. “Some people assume that faith…
Did you know? Our Logo meaning…
Did you know that the Feast of the Immaculate Conception has special meaning for the Catholic Business Journal? We are consecrated under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, imitating St. Maximilian Kolbe, a patron of modern communication, in his unwavering devotion to the Immaculata. Further, our mission is to encourage other Catholic professionals at all…
Thomas Loarie to Discuss Life Science Field on The Catholic Business Hour
On Saturday morning, November 28, Thomas M. Loarie, Chairman and CEO of Mercador MedSystems, Inc., and a career life science executive with more than 30 years experience growing multi-national medical technology companies, will discuss his faith and the life science field on The Catholic Business Hour radio show with Host Dick Lyles. Loarie is not…
Land Mines in the Job search
I am an observer. People fascinate me and I enjoy listening to their stories, challenges and triumphs. As the Managing Partner of Bell Oaks Executive Search, I have interviewed and spoken with thousands of individuals in career transition over the last 10 years. These interactions, along with my other experiences in executive search, have helped…
Maintaining Our Ethical Standards in a Market-Driven Economy
by Rev. Lawrence G. Dunklee, M.Div., M.A. “Mr. Businessman went to Mass, he never missed a Sunday. Mr. Businessman went to hell for what he did on Monday.” This well-known poetic ditty is often cited by people who work in Catholic social justice as a clever way of reminding us of the importance of…
DIRE HOPE!
By Brian Lopez Poverty, Violence, Death; what is a kid to do? Have HOPE! Hope as a word is difficult to understand. It can be defined as many different things depending on the individual. But as a concept, hope can be the most dangerous possession a person can have. Dangerous, in that it can help…
Ethical Investing, Investing Pro-Life: Does it Make Business Sense?
VIDEO: John Clark (guest on The Catholic Business Hour) and Jim Kelly, co-founders of The Paladin Financial Group, discuss ethical investing.