RESOURCES from 4word
Faith Through the Fire: Overcoming Trauma with Resilience and Forgiveness
Sharon Beach shares her journey through an unimaginable ordeal—her abduction in 1989—and the unwavering faith and strength that helped her survive, heal, and thrive. Read More
The Power of Resilience
Sharon Beach shares her journey from a challenging childhood to an accomplished professional career, offering lessons on the importance of community, mindset, and perseverance. Read More
The Art of Feedback: Insights from a Female Leader’s Journey
Leadership expert Reagan Cannon shares her personal experiences, lessons, and strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively. Read More
Looking Ahead to 2025
Melissa Harrison, Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates, Executive Director of Polished, reveal the divine orchestration and deep collaboration behind the merger of 4word and Polished Network. Read More
How a Shared Vision for Faith-Driven Leadership Inspired the 4word and Polished Merger
4word and Polished Network unite in faith-driven leadership, empowering Christian women to thrive in work and purpose. Read More
Why Year-End Performance Reviews Are Failing and How Leaders Can Fix Them
Debi Wolfe explores why year-end reviews are outdated and how forward-thinking leaders can shift towards a more dynamic, real-time approach to feedback that drives both employee performance and engagement. Read More
From Humility to Impact: How to Use Storytelling to Share Your Wins
Denise Grace Gitsham explores how you can use your personal and professional victories to inspire others without turning the spotlight solely on yourself by shifting the focus from self-promotion to showcasing what God is doing through you Read More
The Science Behind Storytelling: Why We Remember Stories, Not Facts
Whether motivating a team or sharing insights, storytelling allows all of us to connect with others on a deeper level. Read More
Stories of Impact: How 4word Women Are Changing the World
4word Executive Director, Melissa Harrison, reflects on her first seven months in her role, celebrating the powerful stories of the women whose lives have been transformed through 4word's mission. Read More
Restoring Trust in the Workplace: A Christian Leader’s Guide
Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben encourages Christian leaders to ground themselves in their faith so that they can better reflect divine trust in their daily actions, fostering an environment where vulnerability is encouraged. Read More
How to Be a Positive Influence in Your Community
Want to be a positive influence in your community? Here are some tips on how to effectively influence at your work, home, and church! Read More
The Universal Importance of Community
We wrap up this month's discussion on influencing your community with a reminder that community is a universal concept and its importance is just as broad. Read More
Tips for Being “God’s Light” In Your Community
Not sure where to start when it comes to being a positive influence on your community? We share some tips for influencing your work, home, and church! Read More
Give What God Has Given You to Share — A letter from Diane Paddison
This week is 4word's annual Giving Week and our founder, Diane Paddison, shares a personal letter with you about what kind of impact your support has. Read More
Must-Haves For Your Community
There's a community, and then there's a GREAT community. Joi Freeman shares some must-have traits your community (and you!) should have to be impactful. Read More
How Important is Community?
Are you part of a community? Many of us have our "people" but have you ever stopped to consider the importance of those you spend time with? Read More