RESOURCES from 4word
Life's Only As Crazy As You Make It
If juggling a demanding career, nurturing a family, managing a home and keeping a vibrant faith aren’t enough to fill each day, add the challenge of being married to an Olympic champion. We watched David Wise take home the gold medal in Men’s Freestyle Skiing during the Sochi Winter… Read More
Dear Dads: We're Awesome, Because You're Awesome
As we prepare for Father's Day this coming Sunday, I've asked a few members of the 4word team to share about some of the Dads in their lives. I love this opportunity to hear about the special men who help shape current and future 4word women. I hope… Read More
Last Chance for 4word Mentor Program! | 6 Stories Entrepreneurs Must Tell | Embrace Your Season
As you check out our favorites of the week, don’t forget that today is your last chance to submit your application for the 4word Mentor Program summer session! Don’t miss this chance to invest in your professional future! Take Notice: LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!: Today is the… Read More
THE Best Boost Up the Corporate Ladder? Mentorship.
Ask any professional and they will tell you that C-suite titles aren’t just given out. They have to be earned. Ask anyone who holds or has held one of those coveted positions and they will tell you their success was due to the support of others and… Read More
Better Bridge Your Gap
Okay, I’ll admit it. I talk about mentoring a lot. I talk about being a mentor, about being mentored, about how important and valuable it is to find mentors and/or mentees. It’s not just limited to 4word, either. Most of my good friends and most of my colleagues… Read More
Stop Stressing Out!, Uncertainty Means You’re Alive, How to Tell a Dud From a Stud
Say goodbye to May this weekend by checking out our favorites from the last week, as well as the Team Monthly Favorites. There's still room in the summer session of our 4word Mentor Program! Though mentors at your workplace have much to offer, this opportunity to discuss your… Read More
Want a Promotion? LinkedIn Says "Get a Mentor"
At 4word, we believe that one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your career comes through a mentoring relationship. As you are navigating and evaluating life and career goals, the advice and guidance of someone who has been on the same path as you… Read More
Pay Attention NOW; It's the Journey, Not the Destination
Are you too busy looking towards what’s next to appreciate where you are today? This week, regular 4word contributor Stacy Repult asks us to take our eyes off the future and spend some time looking around us instead. If you’re goal driven like me, this can be a… Read More
4word Radio Interview Today, Corporations Can’t Afford to Waste Women’s Talents, Summer Bucket List Ideas
Happy Friday! For some of you, summer vacation is here at last. For the rest of you, just hang in there a couple more weeks! As you check out our favorites from the past week, don’t forget that the deadline to sign up for the 4word Mentor Program… Read More
How to Mind Your Own (Family) Business
Working wives and moms have enough on their plates. As all of us can attest to, balancing family, faith, and our careers is hard work that takes constant effort. What happens when you blend family and career together? We asked that question to Christin McClave, founder of Unifi… Read More
So You Messed Up At Work. Now What?
Uh-oh. Did anyone see that? Can I just pretend it didn’t happen? Maybe no one will notice. It’s more Susie’s fault than mine anyway, she should be the one to take the blame. It’s one thing to talk about ways to put your best foot forward at… Read More
Diane Paddison Interview on AM 1190 in Dallas, Start Right – End Right, 6 Time-Saving Tech Tools, How to Energize Your Marriage
Happy almost-weekend, everyone! Check out our favorites from the past week, and don’t forget that the deadline to sign up for the 4word Mentor Program summer session is June 6! Take Notice: MENTOR PROGRAM DEADLINE: Why not make this summer all about investing in your professional life? The… Read More
Motherhood: Expect the Unexpected
Ladies, it’s time to shatter that perfect image you have of motherhood. If you’re already a mother, most likely that image has already been broken. How are you handling it? How will you handle it? Adapting to the challenges life brings might be one of the hardest tasks… Read More
5 Ways To Rock Your (New) Job
There’s something distinctly uncomfortable about starting a new job, isn’t there? There are new people, new office dynamics, new routines and expectations, and of course, a new job to do. There’s a lot to figure out and a lot of ways that things could go wrong. It can… Read More
Soul Models, Trust in the Workplace, 8 Things Healthy Couples Don't Do, 4word Local Group Events
Happy Friday, everyone, and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures out there! Before you begin your weekend, take a few moments to browse our favorites from the week, including the 5 easy brunch recipes you might want to put to use on Sunday. Also,… Read More
It's All Right – God Still Loves You
Have you ever said those six little words in the title to yourself or a friend? It’s amazing how the simple things can have a dramatic impact. Today, we are speaking to Olympic snowboarding champion Kelly Clark. Kelly shares with us how these six words changed her life… Read More
Meet Our Moms!
Ashley. I feel blessed to be able to call my mom one of my best friends. Growing up she was always my biggest cheerleader, my dream pusher, and the best shoulder to cry on. The older I get, the more I realize how blessed I am to have… Read More
7 Things To Ban Boring Meetings, Can’t Have Equal Pay Without Equal Opportunity, The Best Question
Happy May, 4word women! Check out this week’s favorite articles, video and pin! Take Notice: MAKE MEETINGS NOT BORING: Marla Tabaka with Inc. shares a list of seven things anyone can do to turn meetings into something everyone gets excited about instead of dreading. AMERICANS ARE MOVING LESS: Richard… Read More
How to Build a Highly Happy Marriage
If having a highly happy marriage is the goal, then that means a “good” or “happy” marriage isn’t enough. So how do you get there? What’s the secret? Today, we’re speaking with author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn about her new book, “The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages.” The results of… Read More
Dating, Sex and Jesus
Does God really expect you to save sex for marriage? This week regular guest writer Stacy Repult opens up about her experience with Christian dating and the “S-word.” I so appreciate her openness and candor as she tackles this touchy subject. I hope you find her story encouraging.… Read More