RESOURCES from 4word
How to Hire (and Fire) Well
Julie Bolton, VP of Casualty Risk Engineering at Zurich Insurance and 4word: Houston board member, shares hiring and firing insights she has learned in her years in management and what you can do to keep your team running as smoothly as possible. Read More
The Secret to Effective Mentorship
Glenna Flokstra, Chief of Operations for 4 The World Resource Distributors (4WRD), talks with us about her passion for mentorship and its potential impact on the mentor and mentees lives, if one simple "secret" is followed. Read More
Find Your Workplace ‘Voice’
L. Marie Trotter, owner of L. Marie LLC, coaches all of us on how to discover your voice and how to train yourself to use it in the workplace in a way that positively benefits you and those you influence. Read More
Choosing Confidence Over Cockiness As a Leader
Nicole Arnold, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for an electric cooperative in Asheboro, NC, and a former lobbyist, talks about how she has learned to choose confidence while starting and building her career in politics. Read More
Communication’s Vital Role in Team Building
Even with the purest intentions, being a good team player and helping to build a strong team takes intentionality to make sure it doesn't derail. Trina Lee, 4word Mentor Program manager and 4word: Portland leader, shares her tips for being the best team player you can be. Read More
Want Wisdom? All You Have To Do Is Ask.
LaDonna Slade, speaker, coach, and small groups coordinator for 4word: Austin, guides us through the process of finding wisdom and good news: it's simple! Read More
Effective Leadership Starts with Defined Values and Beliefs
Patricia Asp, Senior Consultant and Executive Coach and 4word Board Member, shares how defined values and beliefs can spell success for any company. Read More
What Does ‘Leading from the Heart’ Look Like?
If you're a compassionate leader, does that mean you're going to be seen as a weak leader? This month's "leading from the heart" topic aims to answer that. Read More
Invest in Something New: YOU
Have you ever considered using an executive coach to help take your career to that next ladder rung? Have you ever dreamed of becoming an executive coach and impacting the lives of other professionals? May Busch was one of those dreamers, and she shares with us her story… Read More