I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about a question that seems to occupy an increasing amount of attention in business, education, and personal development: How do we find our purpose in life? After more than five decades in business, reviewing over 1,000 books, mentoring thousands of people navigating career transitions, and interviewing extraordinary leaders…
Like everyone who lived through September 11, 2001, we remember the shock, the fear and the uncertainty of that day. But for our family, 9/11 became very personal. At the time, my wife Patty was a flight attendant for United Airlines. With only a few years of seniority, she often served as a fill-in crew…
As our beautiful country – the United States of America – celebrates its 250th year today, July 4th. We decided to feature the history and meaning of the flag that symbolizes our union. June 14, 1777, marks the date of the first official United States flag, approved by an act of Congress. Many forget that…
Now approaching midyear, it is time to focus on an even greater challenge than getting through the eye of the needle and that is where we find the situation of the “family” in American society and to a certain extent around the world. As I have healed from my two hip replacements it has presented…
Navigating the New Market: A Review of “Job Hunting in the AI Era: Practical Tips and Proven Strategies” Since 2001, I’ve reviewed well over a thousand books, and I actively look for those rare volumes that offer practical, battle-tested wisdom over mere academic theory. In my work co-leading a ministry that has helped over 6,000…
EWTNnews—New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently retired from his role as archbishop of New York, shared his reflections on the nation’s 250th anniversary, ICE, Catholic politicians, and human dignity. “You never retire from being a priest or a bishop,” Dolan told reporter Mark Irons in an interview with “EWTN News In Depth” where Dolan…
Reflections on Eben Alexander’s “Proof of Heaven” Proof of Heaven is a compelling account of a near-death experience (NDE) that will challenge both believers and skeptics alike. What makes this NDE so extraordinary is the author himself: Dr. Eben Alexander. Dr. Eben Alexander is a highly trained neurosurgeon who spent 15 years on the faculty…
EWTN News—It’s become an annual tradition for the Catholic bishops from the two cities sending teams to the Super Bowl to make a friendly wager before the big game to benefit Catholic nonprofits in the teams’ cities. As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks prepare to play in the Super Bowl on Feb.…
We are now well into the first quarter of 2026. It has now been a full year since my last Catholic Business Journal article. During that time Pat and I have been continuing our work helping provide for more assistance to women in need at the St. John Paul II Life Center in Austin, Texas,…
Book Review of: Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy , by: J. Budziszewski As business leaders, we deal in reality. A balance sheet either balances, or it doesn’t. A product works, or it fails. We are accustomed to a world where actions have consequences and facts matter. But…
In a culture obsessed with overnight success, the standard formula for advancement often looks like a frantic sprint. We look for the “hot young coordinator” or the breakout star who strikes gold immediately. However, the recent triumph of Curt Cignetti, college football’s oldest first-time national champion in the title-game era, offers a powerful rebuttal to…
Catholic investing principles and where you invest your dollars does matter. It does make a difference, in so many ways. Here is the single most important factor, innocent human life. Today is January 23rd and the March for Life is ongoing in Washington D.C. Despite Roe v. Wade being overturned, the issue of abortion continues…
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you are often handed a pamphlet and sent out into a world that has suddenly crumbled. You are given No Roadmap, No Hope, and No Direction. This was the reality for Emma Heming Willis when her husband, actor Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). In…
The hidden cost of A.I.—and how John Paul II’s words 40 years ago can help us navigate it… In these early days of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has made one thing clear: The responsible use of AI will be one of his central themes. It has me thinking about landscaping. Ten years ago, I…
Book Review of Joel Manby’s “Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders” Over the course of my career, I’ve read hundreds of books on leadership. Their frameworks differ, their stories vary, and their applications range across industries. Yet, the best of them share a common thread: whether stated explicitly or not, they are rooted…
Earlier this year, just like every year, the Church celebrated the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Thomas, of course, is especially famous because he refused to believe in Christ’s resurrection until he, personally, saw the risen Lord (and put his fingers into the wounds He had suffered in the crucifixion). Once his requirements…
Book Review: To Weep Like Mary: The Extraordinary Gift of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows, by Wincenty Laszewski As someone deeply familiar with the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, I was fascinated to discover through this book the lesser-known apparitions in Kibeho, Rwanda (1981-1989), where Our Lady, calling herself “The Mother of the Word”, appeared…
A few years ago, I sat down on The Mentors Radio with FBI Special Agent Steve Friend, a fellow graduate of the University of Notre Dame, to explore the source of his courage. Corruption vs. long-established FBI protocols At the time, Steve had become a whistleblower after observing deviations from established FBI protocols in how…
CNA—Pope Leo XIV recalled what the “life and witness” of St. Augustine means for Christians on the day the Catholic Church celebrates his feast day, Aug. 28. “The life and witness of St. Augustine reminds us that each of us has received gifts and talents from God and that our vocation, our fulfillment, and our…
Review of The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love, by Vienna Pharaon Vienna Pharaon’s The Origins of You is one of the most eye-opening, compassionate, and transformative books I’ve read in years. It is not just a book about self-help or psychology – it’s a map…
