Diversity, Decade & Data Scientist
Celebrate 4word with us, no matter where you are!
We cannot wait to celebrate 4word next Saturday, February 6! The first-ever Leap 4word Gala will be a time for supporters of 4word to come together and spend an evening commemorating the heart and mission of 4word.
For those who are unable to physically join us but would still like to participate in the festivities, check out our online silent auction! We have several amazing items up for bid, including an exclusive guided tour of The New York Times. Click here to browse and place your bids!
What You Missed
Mondays with Diane
Is your life filled to the brim and threatening to overwhelm you? Do you wonder if there is something you can do about it? If you’re ready to make a change and start saying no, Diane Paddison shares some steps to get you on track to a simpler life.
Wednesday Interview
Have you ever wondered if your current job or career is really what you should be doing with your life? For many, this is a scary thought to have, especially if you feel like you’re already in your “dream job.” Tiffany Black experienced this feeling and shares with us today how she stepped out in faith and was abundantly rewarded for her bravery.
Mentoring Monday radio show
On this week’s Mentoring Monday Radio Show, our guest is Kelly Behle, manager of the Santa Clarita Library System in LA. Listen as she shares mentoring wisdom, having been both a mentee and a mentor.
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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: CARE (Chemical Awareness Resources & Education)
Location: Dallas, TX
CARE (Chemical Awareness Resources & Education) is a non-profit, community-based organization established as a response to the increasing concerns and challenges associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
Open Positions on the 4word Job Connections Board
(login today to view more!)
Job #1: Manager of Digital Platform (revenue generation), Corporate Sponsorships, and Brand Management
4word
Responsible for Member Insider/Job Connections Board product line, Corporate Sponsorships, Marketing and Brand management, and Digital, Social Media, and Content product lines. Reports directly to founder.
Job #2: Executive Director
CARE – Dallas, TX
CARE is seeking an experienced Executive Director with a knowledge and passion for recovery to be the face of the organization. The position has the responsibility to direct and oversee CARE’s educational and referral programs and activities, and fundraising, as well as manage the office, the finances and personnel.
Job #3: Assistant Production Coordinator
Spirit Media – Clackamas, OR
As Assistant Production Coordinator, responsibilities include the comprehensive management of live and web events; from pre-production to event execution to post- event debrief. You will also be responsible for the coordination of Spirit Media marketing projects and video projects from scheduling crew and equipment to managing media assets.
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Expresit is an app that allows you to honor the heroes and achievers in your life with just a few taps! By partnering with 4word, Expresit will automatically donate $1 to 4word for every feedback given with 4word as the affiliation (up to $5 per day!). Getting started is simple. Just click one of the buttons on the right to download the Expresit app to your Apple or Android device, select 4word from the drop-down menu in the Affiliation field of your profile, and you’re all set!
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Top Three
- At Biotech Party, Gender Diversity Means Cocktail Waitresses – Bloomberg Business analyzes why the biotech industry has such an underwhelming female representation.
- 8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Single Friends – Krysti Wilkinson with Relevant Magazine shares some phrases single people have grown very tired of hearing.
- 9 Things That Worked in the Church A Decade Ago That Don’t Today – Carey Nieuwhof revisits common church practices from the last 10 years to see why they no longer have an impact.
Take Notice
THANK YOU, ASHLEY!: Join us in thanking our social media coordinator, Ashley Diaz, for her years of working with 4word! Ashley has helped grow 4word’s social media presence and reach thousands with our content. We will miss you, Ashley!
HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK AN INTERVIEW: Rosie Taylor with Daily Mail investigates why the first 12 words of your interview could be the key to scoring the job.
STRENGTHEN YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH READING: Tom Fox with The Washington Post shares a list of books you should read if you’re looking to beef up your leadership skills.
THE FORCE IS WITH HER: Alicia Cohn writes on Christianity Today and discusses what the new Star Wars movie’s leading lady has to teach the boys.
BEST JOBS IN AMERICA: Samantha Cooney with Mashable shares Glassdoor’s latest list of the best jobs to have in America. The top job might surprise you!
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!
- D.C./Northern Virginia – Coffee Meet-Up – January 30 @ 10:00AM
- Denver – Small Group Event – February 2 @ 6:45 PM
- Nashville – February Luncheon – February 10 @ 11:00AM
- Austin – Quarterly City-Wide Gathering – February 10 @ 6:00PM
- Chicago – Breakfast and Discussion – February 11 @ 7:00AM
- Tulsa – February Luncheon – February 16 @ TBD
- Houston – Speaker Series Lunch – February 25 @ 11:30AM
- Houston – Meet Up Monday – February 29 @ 5:00PM
For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.
Video of the Week
If you were caught in last weekend’s blizzard, you probably had mixed feelings about all that snow. This guy, however, very clearly wears his feelings on his sleeve, or fur…
A Pinterest Find
Here are six easy ways to add some Valentine’s Day love to your home or office!
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