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Celebrating the Subtle Changes
Ladies, meet Dr. Sarah Kong, a born and raised Dallasite who also happens to be Diane’s dentist! Like Diane, Sarah is a Christian working mother (she has a two-year-old and a four-year-old), so we sat down with her this week to find out her take on Diane’s Monday… Read More
What the Political Conventions Reveal About Women Leaders
Seeing parts of both the Republican and Democratic political conventions over the past two weeks, it struck me just how dynamic and strong women’s voices have become in our political leadership. I’m thrilled to see strong women leaders highlighted in prime time speeches. Michelle Obama, Condoleezza Rice, and… Read More
The Illumination Project, Essentials for First Time Managers and Being Yourself
Another Friday... another roundup of our favorite blogs, news, videos and pins this week. Enjoy! Take Notice GO: Do you live in or near Portland? Are you a Joy Eggerichs junkie like we are? Then head over to the Westside Campus of Solid Rock Church from 7 -… Read More
Finding Balance
Several weeks ago, we posted a set of mini interviews with some of our board members about what “having it all” means to them. Today, we’re following up with 4word CMO, Betsy Gray, on how she has learned to set boundaries and maintain balance between work, love and… Read More
We Are More Than The Mommy Track
There are a lot of people explaining the “can’ts” and “don’ts” of women in the workplace, but is all this negativity taking us anywhere? Last week the Economist magazine purported to explain “why more women don’t rise to the top of companies.” Two months ago, Ann-Marie Slaughter broke… Read More
The Mommy Track, the Mystery of Sleep and Lego-style Hunger Games
Goodbye August; hello September! As you enjoy one of your last few weekends of summer, here’s another serving of 4word’s “best of the web.” Take Notice READ: Tiger Woods on the inclusion of Condoleeza Rice in Augusta National. WATCH: The Illumination Project on September 7. It’s a free,… Read More
Overcoming Obstacles
Ladies, meet Jenna Quinn. A “triumphant survivor of sexual abuse,” Jenna knows a thing or two about overcoming obstacles. When she was 17, she was approached by the Dallas Morning News to be featured in an article just days after her molester was sentenced to 20 years in… Read More
Prayer and Healing
It’s been a rough couple of months. My Dad passed away in June, and shortly thereafter my daughter Annie came down with a mysterious illness. She was traveling in France at the time, and we now know that she picked up a bacterial infection that went misdiagnosed for… Read More
Rejection on Facebook, Timeless Beauty and How to Make the Magic Eraser Even More Magical
Happy Friday, ladies! We’ve got another dish of 4word’s best of the web right here waiting for you. Enjoy! Take Notice DO: Style for less! A cute collection of DIY stuff from Roo Magazine. SEE: Working moms Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer made Forbes’ list of most powerful… Read More
Watching the world change, part 2
Yesterday, we posted part one of our follow-up interview with Laura Rodriguez' mom, Judy. As promised, here's part two. -------------------- 4word: Laura also mentioned that in Houston "there was a significant judgment on women who didn't stay home." Can you tell us more about that? How did you… Read More
Watching the world change, Part 1
We’re following up last week’s interview of Laura Rodriguez by interviewing her mom, Judy Kauer, who has led a 30-year career in the business world. In the picture to the left, you see Judy (right), her mother Helen (center) and Laura – three generations of inspiring women! --------------------… Read More
Guest Post :: Joy Eggerichs :: One Online Dating Red Flag
A few weeks ago on 4word, Anna Minto shared how she successfully found love online. For a little different perspective this week, Joy Eggerichs addresses a reader’s reservations about taking a virtual relationship live on www.loveandrespectNOW.com. *** Ask Joy I have been talking to a guy from a… Read More
Gotye Covering His Own Covers, Nutella Popsicles and the Dangers of Multitasking
Welcome to another weekend, ladies. Wondering what to do with your spare time now that the Olympics are over? Why not check out some of 4word’s favorites from around the blogosphere? Take Notice READ: New research from The Barna Group on what women think of faith, leadership and… Read More
Has the world changed for working women?
Ladies, meet Laura Rodriguez, a fellow 4word woman and reader of Work, Love, Pray. Laura is a recent graduate of the Yale School of Management, and she now works at Barclays’ Investment Banking Division, covering the Commercial Real Estate sector. As you’ll read below, Laura notes similarities between… Read More
How To Deal When You’re In Over Your Head At Work.
Feeling like you’re in over your head? It can be daunting to face a project that seems beyond your skill level or experience. But if handled well, such assignments present a great opportunity to expand your skills and establish a strong reputation at work. Of course, accepting a… Read More
Lopez in the finals, how to disagree respectfully and an amazing mini break dancer
Happy Friday, everyone. Here’s your weekly serving of 4word’s “best of the web.” Take Notice CELEBRATE: The Center for Faith and Work at Letourneau and TheHighCalling.org is hosting a country-wide event to celebrate the integration of faith and work on Labor Day Sunday. Visit the Facebook event to… Read More
Using Your Gifts for His Glory
As Diane mentioned on Monday, her friend Lopez Lomong runs in the 5000m qualifier for the London Olympics today. We hope you’ll be cheering on Lopez during the broadcast tonight. In the meantime, we snagged an interview with a mutual friend, Steve Haas, who worked with Lopez to… Read More
Lopez Lomong: Praying for Golden Opportunities
If you pray for God to use you in whatever way He desires, and you act on the opportunities He presents, you may see results beyond your imagination. My friend Lopez Lomong was born in South Sudan in the midst of war. At the age of 6, he… Read More
Is a Job just a Job?, Olympics, Starry Night and Boardroom Body Language
Welcome to August! Here’s another round up of 4word’s favorites from around the blogosphere. Take Notice WOW: Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong “retired” from professional cycling in 2009. But this year, even though she has a 22-month-old son, she got on the bicycle seat and won another gold… Read More
In Love, and Out-Earning Him
According to the Wall Street Journal last week, around 40% of American women serve as the primary breadwinner for their families, in some cases leading to significant marital strife. For most of my working life, I was part of that 40%. And I’ve seen the breadwinner role from… Read More
