RESOURCES from 4word
Don’t Wait For Opportunity To Knock
When you’re a professional, your work schedule tends to dictate your personal schedule, which means you might not have as much time as you’d like to get involved in activities and organizations outside of your office. Reagan Cannon, Assistant Vice President for AT&T Call Centers, has expertly navigated… Read More
Mom Evolution Revolution
I SO hope everyone enjoyed your Mother’s Day…..AND remembered to honor those that have mothered us through life. I took the time to reflect on how my feelings about my mom have changed throughout the years, and on how what my kids think of me will change, too.… Read More
Mothers, Marriage & Mentors
Take The 4word Survey! At 4word, we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to enrich your life and get you the resources you need. In order to help us do that, we need your help! Take five minutes and complete this 4word… Read More
Take Life In Stride
Transition. It’s a word not many of us would readily admit liking. Change of any kind can definitely be an exciting time in your life, but at the same time, it can be a slightly terrifying thing. Parenting is full of transitions and it's up to us as… Read More
Your Careers Are Married Too
When he works and she works, how does the marriage work? It’s relatively easy to be supportive (and supported) before your marriage, when your career is basically just between you and God. A lot of young people mistakenly go into marriage thinking that they can continue that approach.… Read More
Nike, Novices & Niceties
Mother's Day Is NEXT WEEKEND! Did You Get Mom A Gift Yet? 4word Can Help! Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or… Read More
Be A Light In Your Office
In the professional world, our spiritual beliefs are not always encouraged. It is our task as professional Christians to find a way to infuse our actions and day-to-day activities with a Godly example and light. Pam Johnson has worked at Nike for 21 years and enjoys being a… Read More
WHAT? It’s Summer?
I’m lost in my thoughts. I can see the perfect summer family vacation in my mind. The kids are cheerfully building castles in the sand, my husband is pouring me a tall glass of lemonade, and I am nearly comatose in my chaise lounge, listening to the waves… Read More
Juggling, Jobs & Joy
4word Can Help You Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift! Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or two) that will let… Read More
Avoid “Super Woman Syndrome”
Finding just the right balance between work and life is something with which any professional struggles. Professional women typically have even more unbalance thrown into their mix when life involves children. Fabi Howard has worked as a professional coach for years and has watched every stage of raising… Read More
Wasted In The Workplace
A few weeks ago I had the chance to ask Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria about the continuing inequalities many women experience at work. In response, he noted that "Since 54% of college graduates are women, it is a waste of a valuable resource not to have… Read More
Fear, Forward & Family Feud
Graduation Gift Shopping? 4word Has You Covered! High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help them navigate this new life experience! 4word has a variety… Read More
Put Your Busy-ness in THIS Can
Professional women can often confuse themselves for professional jugglers. With the amount of responsibilities, activities, and events crammed into our schedules, we rarely find time to think about ourselves and what we’re wearing. Rosie Vann-Dalton and Sande Brandt want to help change that time-crunch issue for women in… Read More
More & More Millennials
This week, we thought we would take a look at this intriguing generation on which everyone is focusing. THE MILLENNIALS! More and more of them are entering the workfoce, our companies, our homes (because our kiddos are growing up), and our consumer target. I often hear people speak… Read More
Credibility, Courtship & Cleaning
With Graduation Right Around The Corner, Give Your Grad A Gift They'll Cherish For Years To Come High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help… Read More
Fortune 50 Chooses 4word Supporter Frances Hesselbein
4word champions and advocates women who strive to succeed. As an organization, we believe passionately in mentorship, sponsorship, community, and blazing trails for the next generation. A confidant, influence, and dear friend of 4word, Frances Hesselbein, was JUST recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of their Top 50 World's… Read More
Let It Go, Let It Go
What’s getting on your nerves at work? After decades in the corporate world, I’ve encountered my share of office annoyances. Tom had a habit of dominating meetings, cutting people off or talking over them to make his points. Rachael was such a multi-tasker that I never really knew… Read More
Rules, Recipes & Refusing
With Graduation Right Around The Corner, Give Your Grad A Gift They'll Cherish For Years To Come High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help them… Read More
It’s NOT Just YOU!
If you’re a leader, it’s often difficult to not feel like the weight of the entire world is on your shoulders. We spoke with Julie Pierce to learn how we as professional Christian women can shift our reliance from our own strength to one coming from a different Source.… Read More
Want Flexibility? Just Ask.
One of my favorite Bible passages for navigating life is Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot…” These verses… Read More