Your weekly roundup :: July 16 – 20

As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy.

This week’s blog: “Tips From a Former Nike Executive on How to Diffuse Conflict at Work”

We asked Patty Ross, 4word Board member with a 34-year career leading teams at Nike, to share her advice for not just dealing with conflict in the workplace but being a positive source of Christ’s love at work. Check out her wisdom on this week’s blog!

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Are you a real, passionate, faithful woman who would love to be part of a global community of Christian women in the workplace? 4word is currently searching for a Local Group Assistant and interns! Click here for information on the Local Group Assistant position, and click here for information on the 4word Intern Program.

Please direct applications and questions to Irrayna Uribe, Manager of Operations and Human Resources, by email: irrayna@4wordwomen.org

Our work, love, pray favorites

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team

Molly Fletcher interviews Patrick Lencioni on her Game Changers podcast, where they discuss team dysfunctions – and fear of conflict is one of them.

4 Steps to Deal With Conflict in Your Marriage

Deb DeArmond with Focus on the Family has a four-step process couples in conflict can utilize to help resolve the problem effectively.

Just Keep Swimming

Sabrina Schlesinger writes on Propel Women with her encouragement to women who are facing burnout in their work/life balance.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Kathleen Cooke!

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!

• Chicago – July Luncheon – July 20 @ noon
• GateWay City Church – Women in the Workplace Event – July 21 @ 9:00AM
• Dallas – July Meet-Up Monday – July 23 @ 5:30PM
• Springfield – July Gathering – July 25 @ 11:30AM
• Bay Area – San Francisco Gathering – July 25 @ 6:00PM
• Houston – Member Insider Only Event – July 31 @ 6:00PM

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

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