Wisdom about Work from Archbishop Chaput
We’re often schizophrenic about our work. We tend to define who we are by what we do; yet we also imagine our working lives as something completely distinct from who we are. Work is where we play...
View ArticleBridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace
Like many of my fellow business leaders, I do my best to stay current. I embrace social media, read the latest leadership books and stay abreast of trends in the marketplace. And from a workplace...
View ArticleTurning Point
“I have cancer.” Steven and I were pouring ourselves a coffee during a break at work over a year ago when he told me his news. The words chilled the air of an already cold winter day and broke the...
View ArticleDon’t Be a “2/3rds” Catholic
If you think about it, most of us will likely spend the majority of our adult (awake) lives in the workplace. A typical eight hour work day accounts for 1/3rd of the total day, with the other 2/3rds...
View ArticleFaith at Work
Aren’t word plays fun? I have always appreciated the value of a nice, ambiguous slogan or phrase. Faith at work in particular is one that has consistently resonated with me. For some people, the phrase...
View ArticleOur Catholic Faith… at Work
“For the Christian living in the middle of the world, he or she must choose to act responsibly in daily work. Work should be ordered to the glory of God, to the service of society, to the fulfillment...
View ArticleBeing Catholic at Work
“For the Christian living in the middle of the world, he or she must choose to act responsibly in daily work. Work should be ordered to the glory of God, to the service of society, to the fulfillment...
View ArticleSix Practical Ideas for Integrating our Catholic Faith with Work
If you think about it, most of us will likely spend the majority of our adult (awake) lives in the workplace. A typical eight hour work day accounts for 1/3rd of the total day, with the other 2/3rds...
View ArticleSix Practical Ideas for Integrating our Catholic Faith with Work
How do we integrate our faith with our work? If you think about it, most of us will likely spend the majority of our adult (awake) lives in the workplace. A typical eight-hour work day accounts for a...
View ArticleThe Gift of Labor
Work is a gift. Perhaps it doesn’t seem that way when we’re growing tired of the monotony of our commute, when the stress of deadlines is threatening our peace, or when we struggle with our coworkers...
View ArticleFortitude: Not Just for Battlefields
Over the last few weeks, we have been looking at the four cardinal virtues. We have also been looking at how those virtue are practiced in the workplace. The virtues are good habits. Therefore, we do...
View ArticleWorkplace Rituals
Over the last couple of weeks, I have looked at the benefits of rituals in our lives. We have seen how rituals can set us up for success and help alleviate stress. We looked at the importance of...
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