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4word survey, Women in the Workplace, Escape the Networking Rut, Great Followers (Eventually) Make Great Leaders
Can you believe it’s October? We can’t! Here’s our weekly list of favorites for you to peruse as you enter your first October weekend of 2013. Take Notice TELL US: 4word women, we need your input! Please take a few moments to fill out this survey, so that… Read More
When Faith and Work Meet
When it comes to the workplace, finding the right balance of your faith and professionalism can be more challenging than we care to admit. After all, faith is central to a Christian’s life, right? This week we spoke to Katherine Leary Alsdorf, the Founder and Director Emeritus, Redeemer… Read More
Leave Your Stress At Work, No More Fishbowl Parenting and Where are the Strong Women?
Last weekend of September! Enjoy our favorites from the week before heading off on your weekend escapades. Take Notice READ: Read about our own Diane Paddison’s experience with the Halftime Institute and how it changed her life! WORK: A.T. Kearney, a company at which Chris Paddison (Diane… Read More
The Power of Networking
Can networking really lead to a better tomorrow and a better world? Charity Wallace, Senior Advisor to Laura Bush, believes it can. She says it starts with empowering women. Charity shared with us how the Women’s Initiative Fellowship is turning this vision into reality. -- 4word: Can you… Read More
Negotiate Like an FBI Agent, Elizabeth Knox’s New Book and 5 Reasons Millennials Stay in the Church
Take a moment to peruse our list of favorites for the week. Take Notice AWARD: 4word Dallas Leaders Allison Johnston and Natalie Snyder are both Finalists for the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals “Young Citizens Award”! Join us in congratulating these two women… Read More
The Reality of Prince Charming
Meet Kellie Hill: Senior Project Manager at CBRE. In addition to meeting the demands of a successful and growing career, Kellie is engaged to be married to her Prince, Brian. She won’t call him her Prince Charming though. Kellie explains: ----- 4word: Tell us a little bit about Brian.… Read More
Giving Day, Be a Customer Psychic and Why You Need to Get Over Yourself and Ask for Help
It’s the end of another week! Take a moment to browse through our favorites from the past week before you begin enjoying your weekend. Take Notice SAVE THE DATE: September 19th is North Texas Giving Day with Donor Bridge. You can make a donation to 4word, and a… Read More
Secretary to Senior Vice President in 20 Years
Meet Jeanette Flory, a portfolio manager at Bentall Kennedy in charge of $7.2 billion in assets. She’s had an amazing career trajectory: twenty years ago, she had just started in real estate as an administrative assistant. -------------------- 4word: Tell us about the span of your career, and what… Read More
Giving Day, Jesus Traveled with Women, and Encouraging You and Your Work
Welcome to September! Enjoy our list of favorites as you head into your first September weekend. Take Notice SAVE THE DATE: September 19th is North Texas Giving Day with Donor Bridge. You can make a donation to 4word, and a percentage of your donation will be matched… Read More
Facing our Challenges as Working Women
Karen Howells has worked as a leadership development consultant for 25 years and executive coach for more than 15 years. In that time, she’s learned a lot about the struggles particular to working women, and she shares some of these with us today. -------------------- 4word: What… Read More
#celebratework, Fall Mentor Program and Awesome Starts Now
As we all settle back into the hustle and bustle that accompanies the return of school, take a few moments to relax and peek at some of our favorite things from the past week! Take Notice MENTOR: The Fall Online Mentoring Program is now accepting applications! To become… Read More
The Little Mermaid, Ashton Kutcher, Being Social, Great Leaders and Insecurity
Have a great weekend, everyone! Before you shut off all your electronics (hint hint), check out our favorite articles, videos and pin from this past week! Take Notice MISSION: The Texas Daily highlights the International Student Foundation and their work with the older foster children “aging out” of… Read More
Changing the Workplace with Faith Powered Profession
We are very excited to introduce you to Elizabeth Knox, author of Faith Powered Profession. Her new book, releasing September 1, is the sequel to Work, Love, Pray. Elizabeth shared with us her passion for professional women and changing the workplace environment. -------------------- 4word: What was the inspiration… Read More
Mentor Match Applications, Free Business Coaching Sessions and “Faith Powered Profession”
Good morning! Who's excited for Friday? We are! Because we have some really great links to share with you. Take Notice READ: In Mentoring Lopez, Diane Paddison discusses her opportunity to connect Lopez Lomong to World Vision. Read the article in TwoTen Magazine, and keep a lookout for… Read More
Intimacy: There's an App for That
In our on-the-go society, meaningful relationships are hard to come by. Shallow relationships with our friends and “support” group tend to be the norm. One entrepreneur is out to change that. This week, we introduce you to Crystal Gornto, creator of HeartStories. -------------------- 4word: Why did you create… Read More
4word Fall Mentor Program, Spiritual Priorities and Valuing Your Relationships
Another Friday means another roundup of our favorite news, blogs, videos and pins. Enjoy! Take Notice MENTOR: If you would like to serve as a mentor or sign up to be a mentee for our Fall Session, applications are due September 3rd! VALUE: Jim Henderson stresses the importance… Read More
How to Build Real Community
Meet Kate Cavanaugh: National Business Development Officer for Stewart Information Services, mother of four and new wife of Chip Cavanaugh. She also just moved for the 27th (yes, you heard us correctly) time! Kate has led a working women’s Bible study for the past few years, and we… Read More
Can Women Work Together, 3 Ways Failure Works and National Cheesecake Day
Can you believe it’s August already? As you head into one of the last few summer weekends, take a moment to browse through some of our favorite articles, video, and recipes from the past week! Take Notice WORK: The Houston Chronicle asks, “Can Women Really Work Together?” STRIVE: Be… Read More
Facing Sexual Harassment at Work
Though professional women still have many obstacles in our way, we do have it easier now than the previous generation did. That is particularly true for women who worked in industries like oil and gas that were traditionally (and still predominantly are) the domain of men. For Tina… Read More
Tips for Working Moms, 5 Must-Have Qualities of the Modern Manager, A Prayer for Sons, Singing and a Duck Snores
Another Friday means another roundup of our favorite news, blogs, videos, and pins. Enjoy! Take Notice WATCH: If you are in Dallas, turn to channel 4 this coming Tuesday to watch FOX 4 Dallas at 8:00am central to hear Diane Paddison speak on "working moms." STUDY: Why do men need women?… Read More