Pope Francis and I have something common. He was a Jesuit seminarian; so was I. He eventually became a Jesuit superior, bishop, and now Pope. I eventually discerned that my path in life was not the priesthood, and, after six years of seminary, I traded in my priestly garb for pinstripes and entered JP Morgan’s training program. During seventeen subsequent years there, I was lucky enough to serve as a Managing Director on three continents.
A Simple Ritual for Harried Managers (and Popes)
A twice-daily “examen” has worked for Jesuit leaders for over 450 years.
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