RESOURCES from 4word
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
Irreplaceable, 7 Worst Stereotypes of Professional Women, 12 Uses for Evernote, Team Monthly Favorites
We’re saying goodbye to April this week with our favorite articles, video and pin from the week, as well as the April edition of Team Monthly Favorites! Take Notice IRREPLACEABLE: From Fathom Events, Focus on the Family and Pine Creek Entertainment comes Irreplaceable, a full-length documentary that explores… Read More
Beauty in Diversity
What comes to mind when you hear the term “refugee”? If you’re like most people, you probably picture the poor and outcast of society. Today, we are speaking with Chelsey Howden, who has learned through experience that this is not usually the case. Chelsey shares with us her… Read More
Running Broken
Like many of you, I watched closely last year, as a deadly bombing at the finish of the Boston Marathon and an ensuing manhunt seemed to turn the entire city of Boston inside out. I was in Boston at the time, and had many hours in unanticipated hotel… Read More
Boston Marathon Survivors, 4 Organization Apps for Your Life, You Can’t Argue Your Way To a Better Relationship
Happy Easter, 4word women! Before you head into this festive weekend, take a moment to browse our favorites from the week. We’ve even got a last-minute egg dye tip! Take Notice BOSTON MARATHON: One year after the terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon, Dear World asked survivors to… Read More