RESOURCES from 4word
How to Keep Your Ambitions in a Healthy Balance
Kathryn Kilner, community outreach coordinator for 4word: San Francisco, returns to the blog to share what she's learned about keeping professional ambition in a healthy balance to make sure you live a life you enjoy. Read More
Has the “Me Too” Movement Helped Men and Women Work in Harmony?
Kelly Thurman, 4word Board Chair and respected business executive, shares her thoughts on how women can break into "the old boys club" without sacrificing their personal beliefs and workplace styles. Read More
The Ins and Outs of Boundary Setting
Jill Perrin, 4word mentor and Executive Coach, shares her hard-earned tips for setting boundaries that make sense for your life. Read More
How to Handle a Workplace Bully
Julie Bolton shares her tips for handling a bully in your workplace and how to make sure you react in a way that is conducive to resolution, not detriment. Read More
It’s Kind To Be Clear About Expectations
Heidi Rasmussen, COO of freshbenies and 4word Board Member, discusses why much of conflict comes down to a lack of expectations being communicated. Read More
Why We All Need a Lesson in Conflict Resolution
When it comes to conflict, there are two types of people: those who run from it and those who charge in with guns blazing. Which approach is right? Read More
Communication’s Vital Role in Team Building
Even with the purest intentions, being a good team player and helping to build a strong team takes intentionality to make sure it doesn't derail. Trina Lee, 4word Mentor Program manager and 4word: Portland leader, shares her tips for being the best team player you can be. Read More
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