RESOURCES from 4word
Grace Brings Us Together
Grace breaks down divides and fosters unity. Learn how faith, history, and hard conversations shape our workplace and relationships. Read More
How to Show Christ’s Love in the Workplace
Whether you’re leading a team or working alongside peers, you have the chance to demonstrate God’s love through your actions, words, and attitude. But what does that look like in practice? Read More
How to Stop Taking on Others’ Emotions: A Leader’s Guide to Boundaries
Overwhelmed by others' emotions? Learn how to set healthy boundaries and empower your leadership with clear strategies. Read More
Bringing Unity to the Workplace: Shae Bynes’ Journey with 4word
Through 4word, Shae found a place where her values could not only be nurtured but also shared with a broader community, creating a ripple effect of unity in workplaces around the world. Read More
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Debi Wolfe explores why year-end reviews are outdated and how forward-thinking leaders can shift towards a more dynamic, real-time approach to feedback that drives both employee performance and engagement.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
Faith and Work: How a Mentor Can Help You Stand Strong
Charmaine Solomon shares her 4word Mentor Program highlights and explains how mentorship can help you stand strong in your faith at work. Read More
Living Out Your Faith at Work: Strategies for Christians in Secular Workplaces
Charmaine Solomon, licensed professional counselor and 4word mentor, discusses how Christians can live out their faith at work. Read More
How One Woman Brought Her Faith to Work in Corporate America
Diana Romero offers examples of how she was able to integrate her faith with her work at American Express and in corporate America. Read More
Don’t Leave God At The Workplace Door
Diana Romero discusses integrating faith and work by sharing why the word "integration" is such a major part of her life and career. Read More
Use Your Boundaries to Define Your Seasons
Christy Wright explains how boundaries can help to view seasons as temporary, not as new definitions of who you are. 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