Your weekly roundup :: December 2 – 6

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

What Does Genuine Generosity Look Like?

‘Tis the season for giving! And overflowing online shopping carts prove our generous heart. Right? Well, not exactly. So, what’s true generosity? Let’s explore it together in this week’s blog! 

Did you know our Monday blogs are now available in Spanish? If you or someone you know is interested in receiving these blogs each week, click here. 

Listen to Episode 15 now!

Melissa Hinnant, owner of Grace and Lace and a Shark Tank entrepreneur, talks about why she built an entire business centered on her desire to always give. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Sign up for the winter session of the 4word Mentor Program today!

Start 2020 on a strong foundation by partnering with a mentor! The winter session of the 4word Mentor Program is the perfect way to begin the new year—and makes a great Christmas gift, too!

The 4word Mentor Program is a 10-week experience. We provide three simple yet effective ingredients:

• A proven framework for engagement
• A well-matched mentor
• Support throughout the process
  

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Charles Duhigg on How to Change Your Habits

Charles Duhigg joins Molly Fletcher on the latest episode of her podcast, Game Changers with Molly Fletcher, to share a simple framework that will help you create new habits and break bad habits that are holding you back.

How to Tell the Difference Between a Good Relationship and the Right Relationship

Julie Woodruff writes on Relevant Magazine about why knowing who in your life is real and who’s not is a game-changer.

Making Moments Matter

Bianca Juarez Olthoff writes for Proverbs 31 Ministries about learning to slow down and appreciate time for the treasure that it is.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

This week’s episode featured 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!

• Silicon Valley – December 7 @ 8:30am
• Dallas – Jingle All The Way – December 8 @ 4:30PM
• Philadelphia – Chester County Gathering – December 9 @ 6:00PM
• Colorado Springs – December Lady Boss Breakfast – December 10 @ 8:00AM
• Colorado Springs – December Book Club – December 9 @ 6:30PM
• Dallas – Monthly Study – December 11 @ 6:00PM
• Tulsa – Monthly Lunch December 11 @ 12noon
• Southlake – Holiday Party – December 12 @ TBD
• Nashville – Christmas Gathering – December 13 @ 6:00PM
• Oklahoma City – Holiday Gathering – December 13 @ 6:00PM
• Bay Area – San Francisco Holiday Volunteer Partner Event – December 14 @ 1:00PM 
• Milwaukee – December Gathering – December 14 @ 9:30AM
• Tulsa – Saturday Breakfast – December 14 @ 9:30AM
• Portland – Christmas Party – December 14 @ 4:00PM
• Twin Cities – Stillwater Holiday Outing – December 14 @ noon
• Washington DC Metro – Winter Gathering – December 15 @ 1:00PM
• Baltimore – Ugly Christmas Sweater Party – December 16 @ 6:30PM
• Detroit – December Gathering – December 17 @ 6:00PM
• New York City – December Gathering – December 17 @ 7:00PM
• San Antonio – December Luncheon – December 17 @ 11:45AM
• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group – December 18 @ 5:30PM
• Detroit – December Gathering – December 18 @ 5:30PM
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District Gathering – December 18 @ 7:30AM
• Austin – North/Central Gathering – December 19 @ 5:30PM
• Colorado Springs – Christmas Gathering – December 19 @ 6:00PM
• Chicago – DuPage – Christmas Open House – December 19 @ 5:30PM
• Portland – December Luncheon – December 19 @ noon
• Philadelphia – Fairmont/Spring Garden Gathering – December 21 @ 10:00AM

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