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Diane on CNN Sunday, 6 tips to spice up your job, money apps, and a weird video via Joy Eggerichs
October is here, ladies! The holidays are approaching. But before you start rolling out the decor, enjoy our weekly favorites from around the web. Take Notice GO: Hear Diane Paddison speak on "The Perfect Balance" at Park Cities Presbyterian. This Sunday, October 7 at 11 am. For… Read More
Overcoming Your Internal Roadblocks
This week, we had a Q & A with Dr. Ann, who trained for her M.D. in psychiatry at Cornell and practiced with a specialty in women’s issues. She now works as a writer, speaker and coach with the goal of empowering women in life and work. If… Read More
Why Are We Working?
Have you looked around work lately and wondered, “what am I doing here?” It’s a question we should all ask from time to time. Understanding why you work is crucial for setting priorities and goals. It’s also a great motivator for those times when work feels especially, well,… Read More
Control Freak, a Husband's Perspective and a Pig Rescues a Goat
Welcome to Fall ladies! Another week has come and gone, but before it’s officially over check out our picks for the week. Take Notice GO: Highlighting the Style in YOU check out the 4word Portland Lunch next Thursday :: Featuring Gina Crowder, fashion consultant. READ: 4word Dallas… Read More
What a Difference Community Makes
Today, we’re introducing you to Mandy Castro (Jason Castro's wife). Mandy has a degree from OU inCommunication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology) and a daughter named Madeline (pictured above).Mandy shared part of her story with us and told us how instrumental her disciplers and faith community have been… Read More
Is Professionalism Camouflaging Your Faith?
As Christians at work, we’re all trying to strike the right balance when it comes to sharing our faith with co-workers. Living out your faith doesn’t have to mean 24/7 proselytizing in the break room, but you shouldn’t exactly blend in either. As Christians at work there should… Read More
High Priorities, the iPhone 5, Singleness, and Search Smarter
Ahoy Ladies, Here's argh weekly selection of the best loot we could find. We may be late, but hope you enjoyed international talk like a pirate day Wednesday. Take Notice SEARCH: Quick Tips to Make Google Searches Smarter from the Daily Muse. DOWNLOAD: Shop much? 4word fashionistas, check… Read More
When You Find Out He's Actually Mr. Wrong
Diane has blogged before about the qualities to look for in a husband. But what do you do when you’ve found a guy who possesses those qualities … only to discover months later that he lacks some of the most important ones? Dallas 4word woman Julie has been… Read More
Is This “The End of Men?” I Hope Not!
You hear a lot these days about how women can’t “get ahead,” but what if, amidst all the hand wringing, women are quietly doing just that? In her new book, “The End of Men,” (and in this article of the same name), journalist Hanna Rosin argues that… Read More
12 Steps to Get Organized, What Giving Respect Really Means and Dancing Baby Twins
Friday is once again upon us! Start your weekend off with our favorite articles, news and video of the week. Take Notice READ: An Atlanta Work, Love, Pray booksigning with Diane Paddison gathered 4word friends at Bonnie Wurzbacher’s home. Here’s what guests had to say: “God is really… Read More
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