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St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, grew up during a tumultuous time similar to our times now. He grew up during an era marked by the French Revolution, which disrupted the practice of Catholicism in France. As we reflect on his feast day and approaching the end
Being a leader is a quality that everyone can appreciate. We all recognize a good leader when we see one - and we admire them. A leader in business is someone who can stay focused, motivate others, and handle conflicts effectively. Succinctly, as The Catholic Gentleman puts it: “A business leader
How might we continue our personal spiritual growth and continue evangelizing others? By living a life that reflects the love, joy, hope, and peace of Christ, you can inspire others to become more curious and explore their own relationship with God. Here are a few ways to live out your
In business, there is a term called ‘Return on Investment’, or ROI, used to determine what sort of benefit you receive from the amount of money or time you put into something. In digital marketing, the number of conversions that lead to purchases (i.e. profit) would be a good
The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. Valuing the Eucharist in the workplace can offer profound insights and practices that can transform our daily life. Here are some tips on how we can integrate the theme of Eucharistic Revival into our day-to-day work: 1. Spirit
So, you’re on the hunt for a job. You’re applying on LinkedIn, Indeed, and any other job search portal you can think of. You’re also meeting people, attending networking events, and putting your foot out there to form connections. Great! However, are you maximizing these tools and
The Hour of the Laity: Lumen Gentium (THL2024) will be here before we know it. And at Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. (TLI) we are putting together the final touches for our annual conference. If you are part of the TLI family, you already know what THL2024 is about. But if you
We celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola at the end of the month of July. St. Ignatius of Loyola is best known for founding the Jesuits, writing the "The Spiritual Exercises," promoting discernment and “the Examen” in Ignatian spiritual decision making, and leading extensive missionary efforts.
Being a good communicator is an essential skill to have in any area of life. From personal to professional, any healthy and sound relationship requires clear communication. For the professional, establishing healthy workplace relationships with your employer, supervisor, colleagues, and clients is a must. That requires knowing how to convey
In today’s high-pressure work environments combined with the endless distractions from technology and social media, stress and burnout are quite common. Drawing from various tools can help manage stress and prevent burnout. Here are practical tips, best practices, and recommendations for building spiritual resilience. 1. Daily Prayer and
In my work of forming lay Catholic leaders for civil society, I am often asked whether my Catholic apostolate or myself as a Catholic are conservative or progressive. But I reject the premise that there are two types of Catholics. I am not writing here about the multiple Charisms the
“A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.” (John 13: 34-35). By these words, we are
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is centered around Christ’s overflowing love and compassion. We are called to integrate empathy, compassion, and servant leadership into our professional relationships. The Sacred Heart symbolizes the profound and unconditional love of Christ for humanity. Empathy allows us to understand and
Every Catholic, and every Catholic family, should have a “plan of life” — specifically, a plan for spiritual life, what we might call a PSL. We might understand the idea of a PSL better if we think of priests or consecrated religious. We know they have structured prayer, such as the
Juggling faith, career, and work-life balance is an ongoing challenge for Catholic professionals. We long for an “Undivided Life” where we can authentically be ourselves spiritually and professionally. “Feeding” the various facets of our lives such as focusing on our professional goals, making time for physical health, pursuing intellectual
Some of us are creative minds. We feel the urge to contribute our creative talents in everything we undertake. For some, like myself, this is a necessity. If we have a God-given talent, be it in technology or business or the arts, we must find a way to use
