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You CAN Step Away

If you’re looking at an upcoming extended leave from your job, whether for health, family, or other reasons, here are some tips from our content manager and new mom, Jordan Johnstone. She shares on how to prepare for the smoothest departure and return.

Wednesday Interview

4word Team Gives Thanks

As we prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, we wanted to take a moment to share with you some of our most cherished Thanksgiving memories.

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Make Your Next Career Move

As a 4word: Member Insider, you’re given exclusive access to numerous job openings across the country via the 4word Job Connections Board. We wanted to highlight a few jobs currently available. Just login to your 4word: Member Insider account to apply to one or more of these positions!

Not a 4word: Member Insider? Email your credentials to hello@4wordwomen.org to begin the application process.

Featured Company: Marketplace Chaplains

Location: U.S.A.

Marketplace Chaplains USA is a non-profit religious organization that provides an employee care service to businesses through the ministerial services of Christian Chaplains.

Open Positions on the 4word Job Connections Board
(login today to view more!)

Job 1: Marketing Specialist

The Marketing Specialist utilizes spiritual gifts and talents as an innovative and visionary full-time servant-leader engaged in supporting the Marketing department and all of its services, functions and initiatives.

Job 2: Development and Communications Director

Living Legacy Ministries- Minneapolis, Minnesota

Support and collaborate with the Executive Director in implementing key ministry initiatives in fundraising, resource development and communication to enhance the impact, growth and sustainability of Legacy Living Ministries (LLM).
Job 3: Tenant Development- Project Coordinator

DRAWBridge- Lewisville/Flower Mound, TX

Contract/Part time to Full time Project Coordinator position involves working with a growing team of designers, coordinating all aspects of interior tenant improvement projects.

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Top Three

• CEOs with daughters run more socially responsible companies – Jena McGregor with The Washington Post discusses a recent Harvard Business Review study that shows a 12% higher CSR rating for CEOs with daughters.

• Why Don’t Christians Talk About Sex After Marriage? – Carlos Rodriguez with Relevant Magazine calls for continued discussion in the church about sex in marriage after “I do.” is said.

• 6 Devotionals You Should Read Next – Relevant Magazine lists six devotionals suited to various stages and personalities you should include on your own list, as well as Christmas lists for friends and family.

Take Notice

READY FOR DRONE DELIVERY?: Catherine Clifford with Entrepreneur talks about Walmart’s decision to start testing “delivery by drone” service and whether or not their customers are really ready for it.

DITCHING GENDER-SPECIFIC TOYS: Hiroko Tabuchi with The New York Times writes about a growing trend with retailers and manufacturers to banish gender restrictions on toys and cater to both sexes equally.

TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW SAVINGS TRICKS: Dan Kadlec with Money encourages “young boomers” to share their savings and retirement knowledge with the older boomers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PUNCTUATION: Katy Steinmetz with Time lists seven punctuation ideas and theories we should all pay attention to.

FINANCIAL RECOVERY AFTER DIVORCE: Joe O’Boyle with Money has ten steps anyone going through a divorce can follow to achieve financial recovery.

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!

• Houston– Holiday Gathering– November 30 @6:30PM
• Dallas– November Meet Up – November 30 @5:30PM
• Phoenix – First Tuesday’s Social Gatherings – December 1 @ 5:30PM
• Austin – December Meet Up – December 1 @ 5:30PM
• Portland– December Christmas Luncheon– December 3 @12PM
• Austin– December at the Domain– December 3 @5:30PM
• Portland – Speaker Series: Kelly McDermott and Diane Paddison–  December 8 @6PM
• Columbus – Holiday Gathering – December 9 @ 5:30PM
• Dallas– Christmas Party– December 13 @5PM
• Tulsa– December Lunch Discussion– December 15 @12PM
• Portland– Join PBL to welcome Ambassador Andrew Young– December 17 @11:45AM

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.

Video of the Week

Remember when Tamagotchis were all the rage with 90s kids? Well, color this generation not very impressed…

A Pinterest Find

Rotisserie chicken is the dinner savior for many working adults. We found 24 entire meals you can create with one of these life-saving chickens. You’re welcome.

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Have You Set Up YOUR AmazonSmile for Black Friday?

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 simple: Shop and give back to 4word this Holiday season.

Click here to begin your AmazonSmile session!

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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 Insider, 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!