RESOURCES from 4word
When Parenting Gets Tough, PRESS IN!
Today we are speaking with Christian Tucker about the parent-child relationship, and specifically the teenage years. Christian shares his experiences with us, both as a youth pastor and from his own teenage years. ----- Christian: Before we get started, I want to introduce myself. I am Christian Tucker,… Read More
Are You The Office “Mean Girl?”
Any classic romantic dramedy movie involving women in a workplace always features two prominent character types: the no-nonsense boss who has stopped at nothing to get to where she is and the optimistic new employee who wants to take a successful first stride down her just-beginning career path. It has always pained… Read More
Deadline, Double Standard, and DIY Latte In This Week’s Friday Faves!
Today is the last day you can submit your application for the upcoming fall 4word Mentor Program session! Click here to begin the application process to be either a mentor or mentee! Take Notice LAST CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE 4WORD MENTOR PROGRAM!: The 4word… Read More
Live YOUR Dream Every Day: Using Your Gifts to the Fullest
How do you define success? For Nada Jones, success meant using her talents and gifts to their fullest. This became possible for her when she founded ltd365, a company focused on providing resources and support for women living their entrepreneurial dreams. ------ 4word: Where did your interest in… Read More
Once in a Lifetime Mentor: Norma, 89
I’ve been blessed by many mentors in my life, but Norma Coldwell might be the most precious to me. I met Norma about five years ago through her son Cameron, who is part of my bible study class at church. Cameron has Multiple Sclerosis, and in 2009,… Read More
Branding, Boundaries, and Butterflies in this week’s Friday Faves!
We’ve reached the end of August. Can you believe it?! While catching up on our favorites from the week, be sure to check out our Team’s Favorites from the month. Also, you have exactly one week left to sign up for the upcoming fall 4word Mentor Program session!… Read More
Cross the Gender Line: My Male Mentee
What kind of impact can mentoring really have on your career? Is it really so important to have that relationship, or can you excel without it? We asked these questions to Craig Robinson, president of the United States division of Colliers International and long time friend and mentee… Read More
Racing Towards MENTORSHIP: Olympian Lopez Lomong & Me
As a professional Christian woman who started 4word to minister specifically to professional Christian women, I felt like it was fairly obvious who I would be led to mentor. God, of course, had other plans for me. He placed a mentee in my path whose life looks almost nothing… Read More
Career Assumptions, Compromised Conscience, and Couple Quirks in this week’s Friday Faves!
Happy Friday, 4word friends! Enjoy this week’s favorites, and don’t forget to submit your 4word Mentor Program application before the September 5 deadline! Take Notice BE A PART OF THE 4word MENTOR PROGRAM!: The 4word Mentor Program is now accepting applications for mentor and mentee spots! Take the next step in… Read More
How Taking a Detour May Get You to Your Dream
Talents, passions, and making your dreams a reality. This is often a long road with lots of twists and turns. Today, we are talking to one of our own team members, Jordan Johnstone, the mastermind behind Friday Faves and other copywriting endeavors here at 4word, about her newly… Read More
Look Out: Smart Christians Ahead
Most of what I really needed to know about operating a business I learned working at the family orchard and fruit stand starting around age five. Later in life, I also earned a degree from Harvard Business School. My time at Harvard was hard and wonderful, and I’m… Read More
Rudeness, Raises and Reality in This Week’s Friday Faves
Happy Friday, 4word friends! Check out our favorites from the past week, and don’t forget to sign up for the fall session of the 4word Mentor Program. The deadline to submit your application is September 5, 2014! Take Notice BE A PART OF THE 4word MENTOR PROGRAM!: The 4word Mentor… Read More
Victim? NO! Be a GameChanger!
Women in America have made tremendous strides in workforce equality. Gone are the days when a young girl’s only aspiration was to be a wife and mother. Now, we are afforded that opportunity and so many more. Today, we’re speaking with Cynthia Nwaubani. Her heart is for her… Read More
Even Grown-Up Girls Need Their Dads
Fathers and daughters. This is a unique relationship with powerful implications. Dr. Michelle Watson of The Abba Project is helping us understand exactly what this means. Michelle created The Abba Project with a desire to strengthen and improve father-daughter relationships across the country. —— 4word: Why is the… Read More
Why Are We Not Good At This?
Are you looking to be promoted? Do you wish there were more women in senior management at your firm? Do you feel like you just need a tiny nudge, and then things in your career would be amazing? Well, my experience is that there is one ingredient missing… Read More
How to Be Confident, How to Succeed, and How to Relax in This Week’s Friday Faves
Happy Friday, 4word friends! For those of you who sent the kids back to school, congrats on making it through the first week back. As you unwind and get ready for the weekend, check out our favorite articles, video and pin from the past week. Take Notice BE… Read More
Even Grown-Up Girls Need Their Dads
Fathers and daughters. This is a unique relationship with powerful implications. Dr. Michelle Watson of The Abba Project is helping us understand exactly what this means. Michelle created The Abba Project with a desire to strengthen and improve father-daughter relationships across the country. ------ 4word: Why is the… Read More
Put Your Cell Phone Away
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much of a multi-tasker are you? Honestly? I’m probably an 11. And I’m not entirely sure how my life would work if I weren’t that way. Sometimes, doing two things at once is the only way I get anything done… Read More
Pinterest, Productivity and Playdates In This Week’s Friday Faves
Happy Friday and First Day of August! Check out our favorites from the week, and don’t forget to sign up for the upcoming 4word Mentor Program session by September 5! Take Notice BE A PART OF THE 4word MENTOR PROGRAM!: The 4word Mentor Program is now accepting applications for mentor and… Read More
Once Upon a (Career) Dream
What is your dream career? As a child, what would you tell people you would be when you grew up? For many of us, those answers and what we are doing now don’t align. Maybe your interests changed, or maybe life just led you in a different direction.… Read More