Your weekly roundup :: April 1 – 5

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

Why Don’t We Like Ourselves?

There can be so many reasons why we don’t like ourselves, or why we feel like we aren’t good enough or deserving of success. This month we’ll focus on why we should like ourselves and whose opinion really matters!

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Listen to this month’s episode, Take Tips From Esther When Battling Imposter Syndrome feat. Kathleen Cooke

Who are you, really? In this episode of Work, Love, Pray, producer, author, and 4word Advisory Board member Kathleen Cooke shares how she has learned to identify and be confident in who she is, and how Esther from the Bible offers some inspiration for overcoming imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Women, Work, and the Home: What Is a Biblical Measurement of Success?

Carolyn McCulley with the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics discusses the value women bring to the table, both at work and at home.

Why the Admissions Scandal Is Every Parent’s Problem

Kara Powell with Christianity Today talks about what the recent college admission bribery scandal reveals about a common idol among parents.

Knowing Your Self-Worth Is a Commandment

Jade Mazarin with Relevant Magazine explains the difference between selfishness and self-worth, and why it’s OK to love yourself.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of Mentoring Monday, featuring Lisa Lewis!

Will you (or someone you know) be in NYC on April 16?

Come to this inspirational 4word event!

Diane Paddison will be interviewing Mary Coucher, VP of Sales, Systems Channels at IBM, at the Harvard Club of New York City on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:00PM. Come enjoy an intimate dinner and hear Mary’s story of incredible professional success, personal heartache, and how her faith helped her navigate her career. It will be an inspirational night for all!

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!

• Austin – Called: A Faith and Work Conference for Women – April 5 @ 6:00PM
• Dallas – TRUE Dallas Journal2Success – April 5 @ 6:30PM
• Dallas – Central Dallas Journal2Success – April 5 @ 6:30PM
• Baltimore – April Gathering – April 8 @ 6:30PM
• Philadelphia – Chester County Gathering – April 8 @ 6:00PM
• Chicago – April Power Breakfast – April 9 @ 7:30AM
• Colorado Springs – April Business Owners Breakfast – April 9 @ 8:00AM
• Phoenix – April Happy Hour – April 9 @ 6:00PM
• Southlake – April Lunch – April 9 @ noon
• Austin – Lago Vista Small Group – April 10 @ TBD
• Philadelphia – Mid-Town/Market East Gathering – April 10 @ 6:00PM
• Dallas – North Dallas Journal2Success – April 12 @ 6:30PM
• San Diego – April Luncheon – April 12 @ 11:30AM
• Chicago – Willow Creek “Work, Love, Pray” Series – April 13 @ 9:00AM
• Milwaukee – Metro Milwaukee Gathering – April 13 @ 9:30AM
• Philadelphia – Fairmont/Spring Garden Gathering – April 13 @ 10:00AM
• Austin – Northwest Small Group Gathering – April 14 @ 5:30PM
• Austin – Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group Gathering – April 16 @ TBD
• New York City – Special Event Guest – April 16 @ 6:00PM
• San Antonio – April Luncheon – April 16 @ 11:45AM
• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group Gathering – April 17 @ 5:30PM
• Dallas – Why 4word? Membership and Mentorship Drive – April 17 @ TBD
• Detroit – April Gathering – April 17 @ 5:00PM
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District Gathering – April 17 @ 7:30AM
• Twin Cities – April Lunch – April 17 @ 11:30AM
• Austin – North/Central Small Group Gathering – April 18 @ TBD
• Southlake – Coffee & Yoga Pant Meetup – April 20 @ 9:00AM
• Springfield – April Gathering – April 23 @ 11:30AM
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley April Social – April 25 @ TBD
• Colorado Springs – Spring Quarterly Gathering – April 25 @ 6:30PM
• Chicago – April Luncheon –  April 26 @ noon
• Nashville – Young Professional Enneagram Gathering – April 26 @ 6:00PM
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley April Gathering – April 27 @ TBD
• Chicago – Willow Creek “Work, Love, Pray” Series – April 27 @ 9:00AM

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