RESOURCES from 4word
The Art of Feedback: Insights from a Female Leader’s Journey
Leadership expert Reagan Cannon shares her personal experiences, lessons, and strategies for giving and receiving feedback effectively. Read More
Looking Ahead to 2025
Melissa Harrison, Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates, Executive Director of Polished, reveal the divine orchestration and deep collaboration behind the merger of 4word and Polished Network. Read More
How a Shared Vision for Faith-Driven Leadership Inspired the 4word and Polished Merger
4word and Polished Network unite in faith-driven leadership, empowering Christian women to thrive in work and purpose. Read More
Why Year-End Performance Reviews Are Failing and How Leaders Can Fix Them
Debi Wolfe explores why year-end reviews are outdated and how forward-thinking leaders can shift towards a more dynamic, real-time approach to feedback that drives both employee performance and engagement. Read More
From Humility to Impact: How to Use Storytelling to Share Your Wins
Denise Grace Gitsham explores how you can use your personal and professional victories to inspire others without turning the spotlight solely on yourself by shifting the focus from self-promotion to showcasing what God is doing through you Read More
The Science Behind Storytelling: Why We Remember Stories, Not Facts
Whether motivating a team or sharing insights, storytelling allows all of us to connect with others on a deeper level. Read More
Stories of Impact: How 4word Women Are Changing the World
4word Executive Director, Melissa Harrison, reflects on her first seven months in her role, celebrating the powerful stories of the women whose lives have been transformed through 4word's mission. Read More
Restoring Trust in the Workplace: A Christian Leader’s Guide
Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben encourages Christian leaders to ground themselves in their faith so that they can better reflect divine trust in their daily actions, fostering an environment where vulnerability is encouraged. Read More
Faith and Work: How a Mentor Can Help You Stand Strong
Charmaine Solomon shares her 4word Mentor Program highlights and explains how mentorship can help you stand strong in your faith at work. Read More
Living Out Your Faith at Work: Strategies for Christians in Secular Workplaces
Charmaine Solomon, licensed professional counselor and 4word mentor, discusses how Christians can live out their faith at work. Read More
How One Woman Brought Her Faith to Work in Corporate America
Diana Romero offers examples of how she was able to integrate her faith with her work at American Express and in corporate America. Read More
Don’t Leave God At The Workplace Door
Diana Romero discusses integrating faith and work by sharing why the word "integration" is such a major part of her life and career. Read More
Candid Conversations — From Reeling to Growing: Navigating the Mental and Emotional Impacts of Unexpected Pivots
Learn how to unpack the mental and emotional impact of the unexpected pivots of pandemic living in a discussion led by licensed clinical psychologist and leadership consultant Dr. Shannan Crawford. Read More
Candid Conversations – Racial Reconciliation For Our Future
Our panelists reflect on earlier talks and share their hopes for a more unified future in America. Guest moderator Nicole Martin returns. Read More
Candid Conversations – Racial Reconciliation in the Church
Our panelists candidly share their personal stories and suggestions for becoming bridge-builders in our personal relationships and local communities. Read More
Candid Conversations – Racial Reconciliation in the Community
Watch five 4word women have a candid conversation about racism in community and share their dreams for racial unity in the future. Read More
Candid Conversations – Racial Reconciliation in the Workplace
Watch as 4word women have a candid conversation about racism in the workplace and what it will take to end it. Read More
You’ve Been Planted Right Where You Need to Serve
Sofia Fonseca, architect, professor, and 4word: Houston board member, talks about how she has learned to acknowledge that where she is "planted" is the exact place and time in which God has equipped her to be a missionary for Him. Read More
Shining Your ‘Christ Light’ As a Business Owner
Dr. Cathy Denison-Robert, MBA, business consultant, coach, trainer, small business owner, and 4word mentor, offers four areas business owners should focus on when building their business on Biblical principles. Read More
Connecting ‘Sunday Worship’ to ‘Monday Work’
Peju Akintorin, a certified HR and Project Management professional and 4word mentor, shares how she embraces her faith all week long and offers a great tip for staying true to your faith at work! Read More