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Debi Wolfe explores why year-end reviews are outdated and how forward-thinking leaders can shift towards a more dynamic, real-time approach to feedback that drives both employee performance and engagement.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
Boundaries Allow ‘No’ To Be a Whole Sentence
Christy Wright encourages us to view "no" as a complete sentence when giving an answer for something that contradicts our boundaries. Read More
Here’s a Big Clue That You Need a Boundary In Your Life
Christy Wright shares her #1 clue that she might need a boundary in her life, and why women might be more hesitant to enforce a boundary. Read More
Battle Burnout with Boundaries
Mindy Caliguire lists the physical and spiritual symptoms a lack of caring for your soul can cause and how boundaries help you stop burnout. Read More
The Difference Between Self-Care and Soul Care (And Which Is Better)
Mindy Caliguire, co-founder and president of Soul Care, begins this month's conversation on "healthy boundaries" by discussing one of the biggest indicators that boundaries are needed in your life: experiencing burnout. Read More
How to Introduce Empathy Into Your Workplace
Jennifer Howell shares how leaders can introduce empathy in their workplaces, and explains how to keep your empathy from being perceived as a weakness by those around you. Read More
You Can’t Have Self-Awareness Without Empathy for Yourself
Jennifer Howell, CEO of Spark EQ and leadership consultant, continues this month's conversation on self-awareness and empathy's impact. Read More
Why Self-Awareness is the Foundation of Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Merary Simeon shares why vulnerability is a must for anyone wanting to feel the full benefit of self-awareness. Read More
Self-Awareness is a Continuous Journey—Not a Destination
Dr. Merary Simeon lays down the foundational understanding that self-awareness is a continuous journey, never a final destination. Read More
Burnout and Anxiety Can Be a Blessing For High-Achievers
Dr. Shannan Crawford explains how burnout and anxiety can be harnessed positively to be a tool for change for high-achievers. Read More
We’ve Set Ourselves Up for More Anxiety—But There’s a Way to Reverse That
Dr. Shannan Crawford, founder/CEO of Crawford Clinics, discusses how the current generations have set themselves up to deal with higher levels of anxiety than past generations. Read More