Your weekly roundup :: August 13 – 17

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

This week’s blog: “How the “Miracle on the Hudson” Changed My Perspective on Success”

This week we’re bringing you an inspiring interview with Maryann Bruce, an advocate for female leadership who survived the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane crash. This is one interview you won’t want to miss!

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Our work, love, pray favorites

Many High Performers Make This Mistake — Do You?

Neena Newberry looks back on her professional journey and highlights a behavior flaw many of us are likely guilty of – and it’s sabotaging our careers.

You Never Marry the Right Person

Timothy J. Keller writes on Relevant Magazine about our culture’s gross misunderstanding of compatibility.

The Healing of Willow Creek

Mark Galli with Christianity Today calls for prayers and support for the healing of Willow Creek’s congregation, which will in turn help usher the mega church into a new and beautiful season of ministry.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Sandra Crawford Williamson!

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 – August Luncheon – August 17 @ noon
• Denver – Monthly Gathering – August 17 @ 11:30AM
• Southlake – August Yoga Pants and Coffee Hour – August 18 @ 9:00AM
• Tulsa – Monthly Luncheon and Sister Conversations – August 21 @ noon
• New York City – Monthly Gathering – August 21 @ 6:00PM
• San Antonio – August Gathering – August 21 @ 11:45AM
• Bay Area – San Francisco August Gathering – August 21 @ 6:00PM
• Springfield – August Gathering – August 22 @ 11:30AM
• Phoenix – August Lunch Gathering – August 23 @ noon
• Nashville – Quarterly Gathering – August 23 @ 5:30PM
• Charlotte – Monthly Luncheon – August 30 @ 11:45AM

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

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