Your weekly roundup :: August 24 – 28

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

Time is ticking—sign up for the 4word Mentor Program now!

Ready to end 2020 on a positive note? Sign up today for a spot in the upcoming fall session of the 4word Mentor Program! Mentees are hand-paired with a 4word mentor who can help you take your goals for the rest of the year and pave the way into 2021. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 4, so don’t wait!

How to Make Setting Boundaries Second Nature

Elizabeth Knox, founder of MatchPace, author, and Certified Professional Diversity Coach, shares must-haves for setting up healthy boundaries you’ll actually be able to maintain.

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 16 now!

Kristen Montigny, an executive and life coach (and also a 4word Member Insider coach!), shares her professional tips for reimagining what time management looks like in today’s workplace culture. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Over 80% of White employees see themselves as allies at work, but Black women and Latinas disagree

Courtney Connley with CNBC dives into a recent study done by Lean In and SurveyMonkey about how women view themselves in the workplace.

What is the Best Division of Labor at Home?

Elise Daniel with the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics shares how you can implement “comparative advantage” in your home with your spouse. 

Sometimes Trusting God Just Means Waiting For Him

Cole Claybourn with Relevant Magazine encourages all of us to adopt a posture of waiting when it’s the last thing we feel like doing. 

Catch the latest Mentoring Monday show!

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

4word: Community Group Events

4word is recommending that all our Community Groups follow their state and local mandates regarding meetings and public gatherings. Please check with your Community Group regarding any event cancellations or changes to virtual meetings.

Take a look at these upcoming 4word: Community Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We’d love to see you there!

• Oklahoma City – Monthly Gathering – 8/29 @ 10:00AM Virtually
• Austin Spiritual Appetizer – First Tuesdays – 9/1 @ 5:30 PM
• Twin Cities September Lunch –  9/1 @ Noon Virtual JOIN IN
• Houston Virtual Bi-Weekly Bible Study – 9/2 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin Westlake/Central – 9/3     
• Seattle September Gathering – 9/3 @ 6:00 PM
• Washington DC Pray Strong Virtual Meet-Up – 9/3 @ 8:00 AM JOIN IN
• Charleston September Gathering – 9/8 @ Noon
• Chicago Power Breakfast September Virtual – 9/8 @ 7:00 AM JOIN IN
• Colorado Springs September Lady Boss Breakfast Virtually – 9/8 @ 8:30 AM
• Southlake September Breakfast – 9/8 @ 8:30 AM
• Dallas Bi-Monthly Study – 9/9 @ 6:00 PM
• Houston Virtual Bi-Weekly Bible Study – 9/9 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin – South Small Group September – 9/10 @ noon
• Philadelphia Chester County – 9/10 @ 6:30 PM JOIN IN
• Palm Beach County Virtual Fellowship – 9/10 @ 7:00 PM
• Washington DC Pray Strong Virtual Meet-Up – 9/10 @ 8:00 AM JOIN IN
• Washington DC Retreat & Play – 9/12 @ 8:00 AM
• Portland Retreat 9/12 @ 1:00 PM
• Austin-Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group – 9/15 @ 11:45 AM
• Bay Area – San Francisco September Gathering – 9/15 @ 6:00 PM
• New York City September Gathering Virtual – 9/15 @ 7:00 PM JOIN IN
• San Antonio Luncheon – 9/15 @ 11:45 AM
• Colorado Springs CEO Breakfast September Virtual – 9/16 @ 8:00 AM
• Detroit September Social – 9/16 @ 5:30
• Philadelphia Old City/Historic District – 9/16 @ 7:30 AM
• Austin North/Central – 9/17 @ 11:45 AM
• Dallas Weekly Bible Study “Pauline Perspectives on Living Christ” – 9/17 @ 12:30 PM JOIN IN
• Portland September Luncheon – 9/17 @ 12:00 PM
• Washington DC Pray Strong Virtual Meet-Up – 9/17 @ 8:00 AM JOIN IN
• Dallas North Breakfast Study Virtual – 9/18 @ 8:00 AM
• Philadelphia Fairmount/Spring Garden – 9/19 @ 10:00 AM JOIN IN

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