RESOURCES from 4word
Want Wisdom? All You Have To Do Is Ask.
LaDonna Slade, speaker, coach, and small groups coordinator for 4word: Austin, guides us through the process of finding wisdom and good news: it's simple! Read More
Effective Leadership Starts with Defined Values and Beliefs
Patricia Asp, Senior Consultant and Executive Coach and 4word Board Member, shares how defined values and beliefs can spell success for any company. Read More
What Does ‘Leading from the Heart’ Look Like?
If you're a compassionate leader, does that mean you're going to be seen as a weak leader? This month's "leading from the heart" topic aims to answer that. Read More
Purpose Involves Connecting the ‘Whys’
Sofia Fonseca, architect, professor, and 4word: Houston board member, wraps up our discussion with her view on purpose and the pivotal role community plays. Read More
Your Worth in God Doesn’t Come with Conditions
Kim Vastine, Chaplain for 4word: Southlake, guides us through the ups and downs of realising we are God's perfect creation and ARE worthy in His eyes. Read More
Fear and Insecurity Don’t Play Favorites
When Courtney Watson had to have emergency brain surgery, her 10 weeks of recovery felt like torture. But in the silence, God revealed His plan for her. Read More
Where Do You Want 2020 To Take You?
It's a new year and that means a new batch of conversations on the 4word blog! See what exciting changes are coming and dive into the first topic of 2020. Read More
Here’s The Only Confidence Boost You’ll Ever Need
"Spiritual identity means we are not what we do or what people say about us. And we are not what we have. We are the beloved daughters and sons of God."Henri Nouwen Did you start this month struggling with who you are? Are you still in that position?… Read More
How to Root Your Identity in His Foundation
The feedback we have received about this month's topic of finding your identity and battling impostor syndrome has been so encouraging and sobering. Knowing who you are and being confident in that person is such a universal desire, and yet, we all feel like we are the only… Read More
The Bar That Keeps Rising
As I coach highly successful female executives and CEOs, I continue to be astounded at how often they interpret interactions with others to mean, “I am not good enough.” There is a term for this: imposter syndrome. "Despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments, women who experience the impostor… Read More
You Matter — And So Does Your Work
Your community plays a role in how you perceive your personal identity. That may not be an earth-shattering notion, but it is one that we may not take seriously...until it’s too late. Dr. Mollie Bond lays out evidence of how those around you play an instrumental role in… Read More
Why Don’t We Like Ourselves?
Have you ever doubted yourself? If you answer "no," there's a 99.9% chance you're not human. Just saying. When you're a kid, you dream and pretend to be what you imagine to be the definition of the perfect life. Your young mind is unhindered in what you believe… Read More
What ‘Girl, Stop Apologizing’ Gets Wrong (And Right)
Your weekly roundup :: March 11 - 15 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. The Most Important Boundary You’ll Ever Set It can be a challenge to set boundaries, but especially the most important… Read More
How to Advocate #BalanceForBetter on International Women’s Day
Your weekly roundup :: March 4 - 8 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Is Work-Life Balance a Myth? "Work-life balance" seems like it… Read More
Here’s How You Should Do Email Introductions
Your weekly roundup :: February 25 - March 1 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Can't make it to the Gala tomorrow? You can… Read More
Is God At Work in Hollywood?
Your weekly roundup :: February 18 - 22 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Don't miss your chance to hear from Joanna Gaines'… Read More
Your ‘Plan B’ is His ‘Plan A’
Your weekly roundup :: February 11 - 15 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Don't miss your chance to hear from Joanna Gaines'… Read More
Want a Career Boost? Don’t Network Like a Man.
Your weekly roundup :: February 4 - 8 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Skip the flowers and chocolates — give her the chance to… Read More
Tom Brady Believes in Himself
Your weekly roundup :: January 28 - February 1 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. Who doesn't love a girls weekend? Get the whole gang together to… Read More
Pursing God’s Plan During Your (Temporary) Pain of Change
And just like that, we are through the first month of 2019. We've loved the conversations that have been started around managing transition and change. Each woman we talked with this month has brought a different angle to the conversation, but isn't that life? All of… Read More