RESOURCES from 4word
Why Women Need a Work Sponsor
With 4word’s next mentor match session about to launch, I’ve been thinking a lot about the critical role that mentoring and sponsorship have played in my life and career. I feel so blessed to have had the kinds of mentors that I have. It’s no mistake that we… Read More
Mentor Program Deadline, Mentors are Vital for Success, Restoring the Dignity of Work
Welcome to March, 4word women! Check out this week’s favorites, and be sure to set your clocks forward 1 hour this weekend! Take Notice MENTOR PROGRAM: The deadline to sign up for the next Mentor Program session is March 14, 2014. If you are interested in becoming a… Read More
Celebrating You :: International Women's Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Never heard of it? International Women’s Day is a special day set aside to celebrate the accomplishments of women, while identifying areas of needed improvement in opportunity and equality. Here’s what the United Nations has to say about this special day. To celebrate, we… Read More
The Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of, And Why I Love It.
There’s a holiday coming up, and ladies, whether you know it or not, it’s your holiday! This Saturday, March 8, is—drum roll please!—International Women’s Day. Never heard of it? You’re not alone; it’s definitely an under-celebrated holiday in the United States. That might be because when it started… Read More
Son of God movie, Exclusive Roma Downey Interview, Girl Scout Sales Secrets, Team Monthly Favorites
Happy Friday, 4word women! Check out our favorite articles from the past week, including the February Favorites from the 4word team! Take Notice SON OF GOD: From the producers of the record-breaking miniseries The Bible, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, comes Son of God, the first major motion… Read More
The Story Behind SON OF GOD:: Exclusive Interview with Producer Roma Downey
Last year, the mini series The Bible, produced record breaking results. Now, husband and wife producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey aim to set records again with their feature film, Son of God. Set to open on Friday, this is the first time a film about the life of Jesus will be… Read More
Do What You Can
I have two inspiring stories to share with you this week about people using their gifts to serve God at work. One story involves a pair of rich industrialists who used their wealth and power to try to better the lives and the working conditions of their employees.… Read More
SEO Tips for Blogs, 5 Annoying Social Media Habits, Women on Wall Street Have Gone Backwards
Check out this week’s favorite articles, video and Pinterest find! Take Notice SEO FOR BLOGS: Are you a personal or professional blogger (maybe both)? Check out these five tips for making your blog as SEO-friendly as possible. SACRIFICE: John Brandon with Inc. urges you to check your business… Read More
Trust in the Workplace
Trust. Being a team player. It’s what every workplace needs to thrive and excel in the industry, but the truth is that it’s not so easy to come by. Politics, office drama, and selfishness tend to interfere with our best intentions and goals. Today, we are speaking to… Read More
Big God, Small Miracles.
I’ve seen God do big things in my life. Huge things. He mended my heart after my first marriage fell apart. He softened the spirit of my rebellious teenage son. He healed my impossibly sick daughter. In fact, God has done so many big things in my life… Read More
Obamacare, Shirley Temple, Avoiding Office Drama, Depression is Biblical
Happy Valentine’s Day, 4word women! Check out our favorites from the week before checking out for the weekend. Take Notice OBAMACARE ATTACKS: Tim Phillips with USA Today discusses how the Affordable Care Act will affect 2.5 million Americans and their professional ambitions. SHIRLEY TEMPLE: Aljean Harmetz with The… Read More
6 Steps to Loving Again
On Friday we will celebrate Valentine’s Day- a day focused on love. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotional and romantic side that the holiday often gravitates towards, however, that doesn’t have to be the focus of Valentine’s Day. Today we are speaking to Laurie Biddle… Read More
A Path to Joy in Singleness
Valentine’s Day is coming up, but instead of a blog on romance, my guest writer today will share her story of singleness. Jennifer Howell is a business marketing development officer (and 4word woman!) here in Dallas. She has a passion for encouraging single women, and she’s currently launching… Read More
LinkedIn Secrets, Competitive Advantage, We Can’t All Be Beautiful
Happy February, 4word women! Check out this week’s favorites as you head into your weekend! Take Notice LINKEDIN REVAMP: Cat Knarr with Faith Driven Business shares on Huffington Post eight “secrets” that you can use to give your LinkedIn profile a stunning facelift. QUILTING QUEEN: Jim Carlton with… Read More
Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul
We love hearing from women who have surrendered their lives and careers to God. The lessons they have to share always leave us encouraged, and Cassie Dennis’ story is no different. In a bold step of faith, she followed God’s call to leave her job, without having a… Read More
What’s Missing From "What Works For Women at Work"
This week I read about a new book for professional women. It’s called, “What Works For Women at Work,” and it promises to provide women an “essential toolkit” for getting ahead at work. The authors, a mother-daughter team, interviewed 127 highly successful professional women, and compiled huge amounts… Read More
Be Happy At Work, Peyton Manning’s Faith, Gender Diversity in the Workplace, Team Monthly Favorites
Happy Friday, everyone! We have a new addition to Friday Faves: Monthly Team Favorites. The last Friday Faves of every month will feature some “favorites” from our 4word team. Be sure to check them out, and let us know if any of your favorites made our list! Take… Read More
Don't Call Me Mr. Mom
Parenthood and decisions- there’s no escaping it. Once a couple receives the news that they will be parents, the countless decisions begin. One of the most pressing decisions is probably deciding who will watch the child during the day. Did you know that in the past 10 years,… Read More
Goals, Grounded in Grace
Every January we hear a lot about resolutions and goals, about doing more and being better in the New Year. And there’s nothing wrong with that, not really. I’m a huge proponent of goal-setting and it’s good to reassess and reaffirm those goals periodically. I put lots of… Read More
Entrepreneur Lessons from MLK, CEOs Using Twitter, Sheryl Sandberg
Happy Friday, 4word women! Wind down your week with a peek at our favorites! Take Notice MLK: Joseph Steinberg with Forbes shares 5 entrepreneurship lessons we all can learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ANGRY EMPLOYEE: Charalambos Vlachoutsicos with the Harvard Business Review Blog Network offers insight… Read More