Community, Cord Cutting & Chicken
You Have Just ONE WEEK LEFT To Sign Up For The Upcoming 4word: Mentor Program Session!
We’ve been talking to you a lot recently about why having a mentor is important and how it can benefit you and your career. A mentor can get in your corner and help you move your career dreams forward. So why wait? SIGN UP TODAY for the upcoming spring session of the 4word: Mentor Program, accepting applications through March 13, 2015.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
What You Missed
Mondays with Diane
Finding a mentor is a big first step, but it’s only a first step. 4word: Mentor Program Coordinator Trina Lee shares five steps on how to make the most of your mentoring relationships.
Wednesday Interview
What is an indispensable part of every great leader’s development? Frances Hesselbein, president and CEO of The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute and featured content partner of the 4word: Membership Program, would argue that that vital part is mentorship. Discover why she believes this in the interview.
Mentoring Monday radio show
Former 4word mentee Lindsey Sherrod shares three tips on mentoring a millennial with Rick Tocquigny on BlogTalkRadio.
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Top Three
- It’s Time for Busy Ladies to Give It a Rest – Jamie Calloway-Hanauer writes on Her.meneutics about the desperate need for professional women to realize that they don’t need to be constantly going 24/7.
- Why Don’t the Guys in My Church Ask Women on Dates? – Eddie Kaufholz writes on Relevant Magazine about the issue of single men in churches stopping short of asking the single women in their churches out.
- Thoughts on Perfection and How I Killed Community One Table Setting at a Time – Hannah Swanson writes on Forage about how her misconceptions on what “community” meant nearly killed her chances at impacting lives.
Take Notice
MILLENNIALS CUTTING THE CORD: Lindsay Rothfeld with Mashable examines why so many millennials are shunning cable TV for streaming options.
BEANIE BABY BUSINESS LESSONS: Zac Bissonnette writes on Inc. and talks with Ty Warner, the mastermind behind Beanie Babies, to learn his tips for running a business smartly.
10 GREAT COMPANIES FOR WOMEN: Susan Adams with Forbes lists the top 10 companies women should consider applying for if they are looking to add more leadership experience to their resumes.
4word: Local Group Events
Take a look at these upcoming 4word: Local Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We’d love to see you there!
- Dallas – WLP Study – March 9 @ noon
- San Diego – Round Table – March 11 @ 11:30AM
- Phoenix – Hike and Lunch – March 14 @ 9:30AM
- Dallas – Walk 4word March – March 18 @ 6:30PM
- Dallas – Meet-Up Monday – March 30 @ 5:30PM
- Phoenix – March Speaker Series – March 31 @ 6:30PM
- San Diego – Round Table – April 8 @ 11:30AM
- Phoenix – After Work Gathering – April 9 @ 6:00PM
For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.
Video of the Week
Looking for a fun new game to play at your next party? Take some inspiration from Jimmy Fallon and Ryan Reynolds and pull out a dozen eggs.
A Pinterest Find
Chicken is one of those dinnertime staples that can be whatever you need it to be. Try this 30-minute baked chicken recipe for dinner this weekend and let us know what you think!
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Looking for a new job in 2015?
Know a senior HR person that is looking for a new challenge? There is a HUGE Chief Human Resource Officer position open at a faith-based nonprofit ministry in Chicago that focuses on microfinance in the developing world. There is a relocation package available. Global international experience and experience in leading an HR team are required. Join or email us at hello@4wordwomen.org if you are interested.
Interested in other jobs like this one? Join the 4word Membership Program today for exclusive access to our Job Connections Board featuring open positions in companies across the country. As a 4word Member, you will also receive special content, a free copy of Work, Love, Pray and the companion Work, Love, Pray Study Guide. Click here to sign up today!
Shop the 4word Store Today!
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, anniversary, or “just because”, you’ll find dozens of fantastic gift ideas in the online 4word Store. Choose a one-of-a-kind treasure from our Purchase with a Purpose partners like Akola Project, freshbenies, and What’s In The Bible and our books for professional Christian women. Make someone’s day and give a gift that gives back!
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Use AmazonSmile before you shop!
We all shop on Amazon. Now you can find the things you need AND make a donation to 4word, all at the same time! By using AmazonSmile, your shopping experience stays the same, but once you’ve completed your purchase, Amazon will donate a percentage of the final cost to 4word. Getting started is easy. Choose 4word as the AmazonSmile cause you are supporting, then do your normal Amazon shopping on http://smile.amazon.com/. It’s that simple.
Click here to begin your AmazonSmile session!