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You CAN Do the Impossible
My life is always a bit hectic, but there have been times when things just seemed to flow. When my family was basically happy and healthy, when my relationships were strong and my career was comfortably challenging. The past few months have not been one of those times. Life has… Read More
Heaven, Headlines & High Marks
Embrace kindness in 2017. Join the 4word 30-Day Kindness Challenge We all have that one professional relationship in our lives that tends to make us roll our eyes. It could be an overbearing boss, a nagging colleague, or maybe even an intern full of ill-timed questions.… Read More
Want to be a great leader? Take the Kindness Challenge
Do you think of yourself as a kind person? A generous leader? In what ways are you unkind – sabotaging your work life in the process -- without ever realizing it? Shaunti Feldhahn, speaker, social researcher, and author of The Kindness Challenge, spent years researching what makes relationships… Read More
No, Resolutions Aren’t Necessary
"New Year, New You" I swear I've heard or read that phrase at least ten times a day since 2017 kicked off. It's not a bad mantra, but it's also not one I've really felt lately. Why do I need to be "new?" Is it bad that I kind… Read More
Lists, Leadership & Letting Go
TODAY is the last day to apply for the upcoming 4word Mentor Program session! We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: “The… Read More
Losing 120 Pounds, Through God Changing My Heart
Lisa Kilgore was in college when she realized her “freshman 15” might be something more. When she reached her late 30s and was well over 200 pounds, she decided it was time to make a change that would not only affect the numbers on the scale, but also… Read More
How to Have Foolproof Mentoring
Effective mentoring is a powerful thing, but not all mentoring works the way it should. Some pairings simply never get off the ground while others go wrong over time. The reasons vary widely, but the two main culprits are a lack of shared values and a lack… Read More
Best of Friday Faves 2016
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! As a non-profit organization, we wouldn't have been able to reach 2 million women, gather women in over 17 cities, or mentor hundreds of women without you! Help us reach another 2 million women in 2017 by clicking the button… Read More
4word Means Family
4word means different things to everyone, but to all of us, 4word means family. Thank you for letting 4word be a part of your life in 2016. We can't wait for you to see what we have in store for 2017! Below are just a few words from… Read More
Jesus and You: Where Credit is Due
Over the past two and a half years, I have experienced the toughest challenge I have ever faced in my life. My daughter, Annie, had an entrapped sciatic nerve that caused pain every hour of every day. After three surgeries she is beginning to heal, but she continues… Read More
Salaries, Selfies & Skills
Apply Today for the 4word Mentor Program! We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: "If you are looking for… Read More
Who Are You?
Do you know who you are? When someone looks at you, can they tell that there's something "different" about you? Cynthia Garrett, TV host and Christian actress, is passionate about people discovering their true identities in Christ and using that knowledge to guide their life's path. ------ 4word:… Read More
Mentoring Made Easy
You need mentors. If you have any doubt, pick up almost any career guidance book or magazine. According to Catalyst, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for women in the workplace, employees with mentors tend to earn more, advance further, stress less, and experience higher rates of job satisfaction. And… Read More
Holidays, Honor & OshKosh
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane The Gift of Giving “Giving” is… Read More
‘Tis The Season to Burn Out
This time of the year is truly magical, yet it also threatens to overwhelm many of us, as we try to enjoy every second of the holiday season while continuing to carry out our professional responsibilities. Before you succumb to "holiday burn out," we wanted to share with… Read More
The Gift of Giving
"Give" is the word of the season. We give thanks in November, and we give presents in December. While "getting" is a very enjoyable part of the end of the year, I also believe that "giving" can be just as enjoyable, if not more so. "Every man shall… Read More
Gifts, Joy & Asking for a Raise
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane When Christmas Changes Many of us… Read More
How Satellite Dishes Bring Hope to the Middle East
Nancy Stafford has made a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in many movies and television series, including "Matlock" and Hallmark and Lifetime movies. She also carries a deep desire to minister to women, both in Hollywood and around the world, and is part of an amazing organization impacting… Read More
When Christmas Changes
When it comes to Christmas, I challenge you to find a more diehard fan than myself. Growing up, I often "joked" (not really a joke) that I wanted to dedicate an entire room in my future house to year-round Christmas decorations. My parents gave each Mechling child a small… Read More
Research, Rituals & Real Change
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane Your Career Path Isn’t… Read More