RESOURCES from 4word
Overcoming Adversity
I could never do that….it’s too hard! I’m not smart enough. How many times a day do we entertain thoughts like these? When we encounter adversity, negative thoughts seem to be the first ones that fill our minds. On Monday, Diane highlighted the success Janet Yellen has found… Read More
A Yellen Reputation
Last week the President announced that he planned to nominate Janet Yellen to Chair the Federal Reserve Bank. If approved, she’ll be the first woman to ever hold that post. Wow! There’s a lot being said and written about Ms. Yellen’s political and economic views, but what strikes… Read More
Win $50, Quarter Life Conference, Talking Taboo and Seek Out a Sponsor
Happy Friday! Enjoy our list of favorites for professional women this week! Take Notice NOMINATED: Janet Yellen is the first woman to head the Federal Reserve, receiving President Obama’s nomination Wednesday. Read the article on USA Today to learn more about this historic moment for women. TELL US: Our… Read More
How to Prosper in Times of Change
Change in life is unavoidable. At some point, we all find ourselves standing at a crossroads. How do you handle change? We spoke with Pat Smith, host of the show Treasure You and wife of Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, about some of the changes she has… Read More
What Mom Taught Me About Beauty (And How To Pass It On)
A friend sent me a great video clip this week of a professional model named Cameron Russell, talking truth about her job and what it means (and doesn’t mean) to be considered beautiful. It’s really got me thinking about beauty and self image, and about confidence and insecurity.… Read More
4word survey, Women in the Workplace, Escape the Networking Rut, Great Followers (Eventually) Make Great Leaders
Can you believe it’s October? We can’t! Here’s our weekly list of favorites for you to peruse as you enter your first October weekend of 2013. Take Notice TELL US: 4word women, we need your input! Please take a few moments to fill out this survey, so that… Read More
When Faith and Work Meet
When it comes to the workplace, finding the right balance of your faith and professionalism can be more challenging than we care to admit. After all, faith is central to a Christian’s life, right? This week we spoke to Katherine Leary Alsdorf, the Founder and Director Emeritus, Redeemer… Read More
How to Take a Break
God made us to work, but He also made us to rest. That first part I’m pretty good at, the second is a bit more challenging for me. What about you? How are you at taking a break? Do we even need breaks, really? YES. We do. We… Read More
Leave Your Stress At Work, No More Fishbowl Parenting and Where are the Strong Women?
Last weekend of September! Enjoy our favorites from the week before heading off on your weekend escapades. Take Notice READ: Read about our own Diane Paddison’s experience with the Halftime Institute and how it changed her life! WORK: A.T. Kearney, a company at which Chris Paddison (Diane… Read More
The Power of Networking
Can networking really lead to a better tomorrow and a better world? Charity Wallace, Senior Advisor to Laura Bush, believes it can. She says it starts with empowering women. Charity shared with us how the Women’s Initiative Fellowship is turning this vision into reality. -- 4word: Can you… Read More
“Women Can’t Be Ushers,” And Other Adventures of a Single Woman in Church
This week, instead of my usual blog, I'm sharing with you an essay by my friend "Leslie," (who asked to be kept anonymous). As I was preparing to write about how the church embraces childless women last week, I reached out to Leslie to get her thoughts, and… Read More
Negotiate Like an FBI Agent, Elizabeth Knox’s New Book and 5 Reasons Millennials Stay in the Church
Take a moment to peruse our list of favorites for the week. Take Notice AWARD: 4word Dallas Leaders Allison Johnston and Natalie Snyder are both Finalists for the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and Real Estate Professionals “Young Citizens Award”! Join us in congratulating these two women… Read More
The Reality of Prince Charming
Meet Kellie Hill: Senior Project Manager at CBRE. In addition to meeting the demands of a successful and growing career, Kellie is engaged to be married to her Prince, Brian. She won’t call him her Prince Charming though. Kellie explains: ----- 4word: Tell us a little bit about Brian.… Read More
Does the Church Know How To Love Childless Women?
I read a pair of articles this week that touch on this topic from two very different perspectives. One from a married woman in her 40s who has struggled with infertility, and one from an unmarried 28-year-old. Both present a rather stark picture of just how lonely and… Read More
Giving Day, Be a Customer Psychic and Why You Need to Get Over Yourself and Ask for Help
It’s the end of another week! Take a moment to browse through our favorites from the past week before you begin enjoying your weekend. Take Notice SAVE THE DATE: September 19th is North Texas Giving Day with Donor Bridge. You can make a donation to 4word, and a… Read More
Secretary to Senior Vice President in 20 Years
Meet Jeanette Flory, a portfolio manager at Bentall Kennedy in charge of $7.2 billion in assets. She’s had an amazing career trajectory: twenty years ago, she had just started in real estate as an administrative assistant. -------------------- 4word: Tell us about the span of your career, and what… Read More
How to Deal With An Office Drama Queen (or King)
We all know at least one—male or female—“drama queen.” I’m talking about someone who tends to react emotionally to situations and who may be prone to exaggeration or confrontation. They tend to be always worked up about something, and they want you to be worked up too. Even… Read More
Giving Day, Jesus Traveled with Women, and Encouraging You and Your Work
Welcome to September! Enjoy our list of favorites as you head into your first September weekend. Take Notice SAVE THE DATE: September 19th is North Texas Giving Day with Donor Bridge. You can make a donation to 4word, and a percentage of your donation will be matched… Read More
Facing our Challenges as Working Women
Karen Howells has worked as a leadership development consultant for 25 years and executive coach for more than 15 years. In that time, she’s learned a lot about the struggles particular to working women, and she shares some of these with us today. -------------------- 4word: What… Read More
I Believe in Angels
I have lots of “angel stories” that I could share. One that sticks out in my head happened when I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was driving alone into town one night in the rain. I was going too fast and came to a four way stop, put… Read More