RESOURCES from 4word
Overcome a Setback Without Losing Your Confidence
Christy Wright shares her advice for keeping your confidence intact during and after a setback in your life. Read More
How Can Goals Build Confidence? By Partnering With Habits.
Christy Wright joins the 4word community to share how goals can help you build confidence—but don't forget to prioritize supportive habits. Read More
Healthy Comparison Inspires Us; Toxic Comparison Expires Us
Nona Jones shares why embracing sufficiency instead of grieving deficiency will lead to a healthy mindset of comparison. Read More
How to Protect Your Confidence During Times of Transition
Nona Jones, an international speaker, preacher, and author, discusses the issue of lack of confidence in society today and the impact of toxic comparison on personal confidence. Read More
Protect Yourself From Loneliness By Building Community
Diane Paddison and Melissa Harrison share their past experiences with loneliness and how building community was key to overcoming it. Read More
How a Shared Call to Minister to Women in the Workplace Led to 4word’s Next Chapter
Read how God is using a shared call to minister to women in the workplace for a pivotal moment in 4word's history. Read More
Four Ways To Combat Loneliness In Your Life
Liz Forkin Bohannon lists four ways that anyone can combat the loneliness in their life, and shares the massive role community can play. Read More
Is Loneliness a New Struggle for Women in the Workplace—Or Has It Always Been There?
Liz Forkin Bohannon talks this month about the sweeping effects of loneliness on American society and what we should focus on to overcome it. Read More
Your Personal Strengths Affect Every Part of Your Wellbeing
Linda Valdez Thompson, 4word board member and Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup, wraps up her time on the 4word blog by sharing how you can deploy your personal strengths as a leader. Read More
4word Friday Faves: January 22 – 26
Learn how to have your talents recognized as a woman in the workplace, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Leading Within Your Personal Strengths Doesn’t Happen By Accident
Linda Valdez Thompson, 4word board member and Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup, dives into two action steps that will help you discover and develop personal strengths. Read More
4word Friday Faves: January 15 – 19
Read why women are quick to fall out of love with their workplaces, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Recognizing Your Strengths Also Helps You Appreciate The Strengths of Your Colleagues
Linda Valdez Thompson, 4word board member and Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup, discusses "playing to your strengths" in leadership and how you can identify those strengths within yourself. Read More
4word Friday Faves: January 8 – 12
Discover the full impact of the "motherhood penalty" working moms face, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
How to Apply God’s Blueprint for Business to Your Career
Nicholas Leone and Diane Paddison share how the Business Bible can help all Christian professionals live out their faith according to their God-given purpose. Read More
4word Friday Faves: January 1 – 5
Learn reinvention tips from Allyson Felix and Stacey Abrams, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
The Bible Has More to Say About Business Than You May Realize
Nicholas Leone, founder of Business Bible, and 4word founder, Diane Paddison, begin the New Year by discussing God's blueprint for business. Read More
Being Present This Holiday Season Doesn’t Mean Being Perfect
Dr. Nicole Martin concludes her conversation with us by imploring all of us to choose to be present during this holiday season, rather than try to only show your "perfect" side. Read More
The ‘Pregnant Possibilities’ of Christmas
Dr. Nicole Martin discusses why Christ coming as a baby instead of an adult should be massively important to Christians. Read More
4word Friday Faves: December 11 – 15
Read an advent for grieving hearts and anyone having a less than merry Christmas, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Embrace Anticipation This Christmas Season
Dr. Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Christianity Today, discusses why anticipating the gift of Christmas is so important to practice. Read More
4word Friday Faves: Team Christmas Favorites!
Trying to find the perfect gift for the professional woman in your life? The 4word team has some Christmas gift ideas for you! Read More
Don’t Get Caught in a Season of ‘Doing’ This Christmas
Dr. Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Christianity Today, joins us for the month of December to talk about her personal definition of Christmas and what it means to her. Read More
4word Friday Faves: Nov. 27 – Dec. 1
Learn five methods of support you can provide as an ally to women in the workplace, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Gratitude is a Gift That Goes Both Ways
To conclude this month's discussion of gratitude, Diane Paddison and Marion Medina share what they are most thankful for at 4word in 2023. Read More
4word Friday Faves: November 20 – 24
Read about five ways Focus on the Family says you can teach your kids gratitude, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Your Gratitude Carries the Power to Change Your Company
4word's Diane Paddison and Marion Medina join our "gratitude conversation" and share what gratitude means to them and why it's so important. Read More
4word Friday Faves: November 13 – 17
Learn about 20 ways workplace leaders can positively impact DE&I, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Use Gratitude To Have a Larger Perspective on Life’s Highs and Lows
Marisa Fienup finishes her time with 4word by listing three starting points for anyone seeking a gratitude transformation in their own life. Read More
4word Friday Faves: November 6 – 10
Learn more about mindful leadership and how it can help you as you lead, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
True Gratitude Means Being Grateful in EVERY Circumstance
Marisa Fienup kicks off this month's discussion on gratitude by sharing practical ways you can show you're grateful, no matter the situation. Read More
4word Friday Faves: Oct. 30 – Nov. 3
Read more about conflict in marriage and why it isn't optional, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
If You’re New to Financial Planning, Here’s Where to Start
Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, explains where someone new to financial planning should always start, and what to keep in mind while planning. Read More
4word Friday Faves: October 23 – 27
Learn how a 4-day workweek could help close the gender pay gap, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
How to Leave Room for Fun in Financial Planning
Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, explains how to use compromise to create space for fun with your financial planning. Read More
4word Friday Faves: October 16 – 20
Read more about what being called to work together says about God's character, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Top Mistakes Women Make With Financial Planning
Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, lists some ways women might be getting in their own way when planning their financial future. Read More
4word Friday Faves: October 9 – 13
Hear from an expert on how to negotiate your financial future, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
We Are Called to Turn Everything Over to God—Including Our Finances
Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, discusses how to overcome the fear and anxiety that often surfaces with financial planning, and offers her advice on how to make room for generosity. Read More
4word Friday Faves: October 2 – 6
Read how to not lose sight of what matters most when you're in a season of busyness, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Do Americans Have a Good Grasp on Financial Planning?
Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, joins 4word for the month to discuss financial planning and help all of us have a better grasp on it! Read More
4word Friday Faves: September 25 – 29
If you're a woman returning to the workplace, read advice from a Merrill VP, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Curiosity Creates Chances for You
Molly Fletcher encourages all of us to find a time in our schedules to prioritize learning so that we can remain curious at all times. Read More
4word Friday Faves: September 18 – 22
Read encouragement from a fellow professional woman to "stay on your feet," as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
The Right Way to Be Resilient
Molly Fletcher discusses how she used resilience to help her overcome learning obstacles in her journey as a sports agent. Read More
4word Friday Faves: September 11 – 15
Learn more about "lazy girl jobs" and determine if one would be good for you, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Curiosity Can Help Unlock Your Potential
Molly Fletcher shares how remaining curious has helped her unlock the career she has today, and how it can help you do the same. Read More
4word Friday Faves: September 4 – 8
Read why Christians should celebrate their work while enjoying Labor Day, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
Want to Shift a Behavior? Learn to Shift Your Thoughts
Molly Fletcher, host of the podcast "Game Changers with Molly Fletcher," shares why we should all set a goal to be a lifelong learner. Read More
4word Friday Faves: Aug. 28 – Sept. 1
Learn 5 ways leaders can help women in the workplace advance, as well as links to the latest from the 4word community! Read More
“Be Willing to Step Into Things That Seem Beyond Your Capability” – Leadership Growth Starts With a Step of Faith
Martha Newsome, Medical Teams International President and CEO, concludes her time with the 4word community by encouraging all inspirational leaders to embrace "stepping out of the boat." Read More