RESOURCES from 4word
Exaggeration, Lies, What Next?
How often do you feel tempted to polish the truth a bit? To say that you ran just a bit further, just a bit faster than you actually did? Or to claim that a work project was easy, even though you had to stay up all night to… Read More
Alcohol, Arguments, and Apple Pie In This Week’s Friday Faves!
Happy Friday, 4word friends, and welcome to fall! As you head into your weekend, take some time to check out our favorite articles, video, and pin from the week, as well as the Team Monthly Favorites for September! Take Notice GUIDE TO NEGOTIATING: Speaker, author, and… Read More
Anxious? Then Click Here to Recalibrate!
Bills. Work. The kids. We are bombarded with situations and things that fester worry and frustration in our lives. Amy Simpson, professional and personal coach and author of Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry, talks with us about how to identify if you’re a victim… Read More
My Career First, Infertility Later
4word: COO Sandra Crawford Williamson has become not just a co-worker to me, but also one of my closest friends. With an impressive resume and marvelous faith in the Lord, Sandra truly embodies what it means to be a 4word woman. I approached Sandra about giving our readers a glimpse… Read More
Mistakes, Myths and Mission to Change Media in This Week’s Friday Faves
Happy Friday, 4word friends! Check out our favorite articles, video, and pin from the week! Take Notice WORST MISTAKE WHEN QUITTING A JOB: Jeff Haden writes on LinkedIn and urges you to not neglect the true friends you develop at work if you end up… Read More
Turn Now: Create Hope From YOUR Darkness
At 4word, we are passionate about being an advocate for people like Susie Krabacher and her organization Mercy & Sharing. The only way that we can continue to find, mentor, and support organizations like this is through your support. Tomorrow, we ask you to take part in the… Read More
Are You a Yucky Friend?
When is the last time you spoke with your friends? It can often be difficult for working women to make time for friendships, especially if you’re married or in a serious dating relationship. And if you add kids to the mix, friendships can become even harder. The truth… Read More
Save The Date, Stop Networking, and So Worth Loving in This Week’s Friday Faves!
Happy Friday, 4word friends! In just 6 days, the North Texas Giving Day fundraising event will take place, giving you and your friends and family the opportunity to give and support the 4word Local Groups Program. Your donation will be matched 100% (up to $5,000)… Read More
Mark Your Calendar On September 18 to GIVE to 4word During North Texas Giving Day!
WE NEED YOU TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!!! We have a special opportunity coming NEXT THURSDAY, September 18. For the second year, 4word is participating in North Texas Giving Day. For one day, generous partners of 4word can give online, and their… Read More
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