RESOURCES from 4word
Ahhh, You're Wearing THAT?
My friend and fellow executive looked slightly sheepish as he came into my office and closed the door. As soon as I saw him, I knew what was coming. “Diane,” he said with a pained expression. “I have to ask you to talk to one of my people.”… Read More
Relaunch Your Career After Launching Your Family
CEO, COO, CFO & HR Manager, Mommy, Inc. (1994-2014). Executive in charge of human being development, including socialization, quality controls, and logistics. Undertook comprehensive team-building and motivational program. Oversaw complex trade negotiations (valued at up to 1.5 million Legos). Staring at the computer screen, Linda was… Read More
Social Media: The Latest Disorder Plaguing Girls (of all ages)
Morgan Eseke is a business marketing professional (and 4word woman!) here in Dallas. She has a passion for mentoring younger women, and in 2009 she launched a multigenerational discipleship ministry in Norman, Ok called CoffeeTalk. Most recently, she launched a blog with the purpose of inspiring women of all… Read More
I Wanted a To-Do List, God Wanted Me.
There’s something so appealing about the idea of knowing and pursuing your calling, isn’t there? Maybe it’s just me who feels this way, but I doubt it! I think we all want to know that we’re on the right path. And that’s what a “calling” really implies, isn’t… Read More
Dear Dads: We're Awesome, Because You're Awesome
As we prepare for Father's Day this coming Sunday, I've asked a few members of the 4word team to share about some of the Dads in their lives. I love this opportunity to hear about the special men who help shape current and future 4word women. I hope… Read More
Better Bridge Your Gap
Okay, I’ll admit it. I talk about mentoring a lot. I talk about being a mentor, about being mentored, about how important and valuable it is to find mentors and/or mentees. It’s not just limited to 4word, either. Most of my good friends and most of my colleagues… Read More
Pay Attention NOW; It's the Journey, Not the Destination
Are you too busy looking towards what’s next to appreciate where you are today? This week, regular 4word contributor Stacy Repult asks us to take our eyes off the future and spend some time looking around us instead. If you’re goal driven like me, this can be a… Read More
So You Messed Up At Work. Now What?
Uh-oh. Did anyone see that? Can I just pretend it didn’t happen? Maybe no one will notice. It’s more Susie’s fault than mine anyway, she should be the one to take the blame. It’s one thing to talk about ways to put your best foot forward at… Read More
5 Ways To Rock Your (New) Job
There’s something distinctly uncomfortable about starting a new job, isn’t there? There are new people, new office dynamics, new routines and expectations, and of course, a new job to do. There’s a lot to figure out and a lot of ways that things could go wrong. It can… Read More
Meet Our Moms!
Ashley. I feel blessed to be able to call my mom one of my best friends. Growing up she was always my biggest cheerleader, my dream pusher, and the best shoulder to cry on. The older I get, the more I realize how blessed I am to have… Read More
Running Broken
Like many of you, I watched closely last year, as a deadly bombing at the finish of the Boston Marathon and an ensuing manhunt seemed to turn the entire city of Boston inside out. I was in Boston at the time, and had many hours in unanticipated hotel… Read More
The “Bad” Little Word You Need To Say More
No. There, I said it! It feels good to practice; maybe you should give it a try. Repeat after me: “No, I cannot attend this event.” “No, I cannot serve as room mom for little Johnny’s class.” “No, I cannot take on a new project.” “No, I cannot… Read More
Your Questions Answered: What’s Beyond “I Love Him”? Three Reasons I Married My Husband
This week I’m answering this question submitted by a reader via Facebook: In the Today’s Christian Woman article “When Your World Collapses,” you indicate that every woman should answer three questions before getting married: Why am I getting married? Why am I marrying this man? … Read More
Why Women Need a Work Sponsor
With 4word’s next mentor match session about to launch, I’ve been thinking a lot about the critical role that mentoring and sponsorship have played in my life and career. I feel so blessed to have had the kinds of mentors that I have. It’s no mistake that we… Read More
The Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of, And Why I Love It.
There’s a holiday coming up, and ladies, whether you know it or not, it’s your holiday! This Saturday, March 8, is—drum roll please!—International Women’s Day. Never heard of it? You’re not alone; it’s definitely an under-celebrated holiday in the United States. That might be because when it started… Read More
Do What You Can
I have two inspiring stories to share with you this week about people using their gifts to serve God at work. One story involves a pair of rich industrialists who used their wealth and power to try to better the lives and the working conditions of their employees.… Read More
Big God, Small Miracles.
I’ve seen God do big things in my life. Huge things. He mended my heart after my first marriage fell apart. He softened the spirit of my rebellious teenage son. He healed my impossibly sick daughter. In fact, God has done so many big things in my life… Read More
What’s Missing From "What Works For Women at Work"
This week I read about a new book for professional women. It’s called, “What Works For Women at Work,” and it promises to provide women an “essential toolkit” for getting ahead at work. The authors, a mother-daughter team, interviewed 127 highly successful professional women, and compiled huge amounts… Read More
Goals, Grounded in Grace
Every January we hear a lot about resolutions and goals, about doing more and being better in the New Year. And there’s nothing wrong with that, not really. I’m a huge proponent of goal-setting and it’s good to reassess and reaffirm those goals periodically. I put lots of… Read More
A Five Step Cure For The Bad Job Blues
I’ve known my share of jobs that didn’t fit. In fact, right after business school I went through three different jobs in three years! I don’t regret those first few jobs, even though I wasn’t necessarily happy at the time. I learned a lot about myself and I paid… Read More