RESOURCES from 4word
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Debi Wolfe explores why year-end reviews are outdated and how forward-thinking leaders can shift towards a more dynamic, real-time approach to feedback that drives both employee performance and engagement.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
Single But Not Alone
Not having a "special someone" may not be your choice, especially around Valentine's Day. So how can you deal with it? We spoke with Jennifer Howell Spaulding, a 4word woman who lived with a deep unmet desire for a life partner for many years. Jennifer's story is one… Read More
Motherhood: Expect the Unexpected
Ladies, it’s time to shatter that perfect image you have of motherhood. If you’re already a mother, most likely that image has already been broken. How are you handling it? How will you handle it? Adapting to the challenges life brings might be one of the hardest tasks… Read More
When God Says "Not Yet"
Unmet desires can be heartbreaking. So how do you handle it? Today, we are speaking to Jennifer Howell, who lived with a deep unmet desire for a life partner for many years. Jennifer’s story is one of faith and courage. We hope that you will not only be… Read More
Trust in the Workplace
Trust. Being a team player. It’s what every workplace needs to thrive and excel in the industry, but the truth is that it’s not so easy to come by. Politics, office drama, and selfishness tend to interfere with our best intentions and goals. Today, we are speaking to… Read More
Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul
We love hearing from women who have surrendered their lives and careers to God. The lessons they have to share always leave us encouraged, and Cassie Dennis’ story is no different. In a bold step of faith, she followed God’s call to leave her job, without having a… Read More
The Simple Secret to Building Successful Relationships
I’ve been thinking about relationship-building a lot lately. A few weeks ago I explored how Facebook can help you build stronger relationships. Then last week I had the honor of attending and speaking at Co-Lab, a conference for a diverse group of Christian ministry leaders including Nancy Ortberg… Read More
How Facebook Can Improve Your Relationships (Or Ruin Them)
Okay, I’m not what you might consider a “Facebook expert.” And I never really intend to be. As I mentioned last week, there's a lot I'm still learning about social technology. While I think it's important to understand how it works in business, parenting, and even church communities,… Read More
Interview: Noel Allison
This week, we’re introducing you to Noel Allison. Since she started her career in 2008, she’s had a bit of a rough time as far as career transitions go. We talked with Noel about what it was like going through two layoffs in just a few years’ time,… Read More
Wanting the Love of a Man
I think one of the hardest challenges of being single is the gnawing desire to just be loved by a man -- this feeling that we are just outright missing out on amazing love that could be ours if only we had this wonderful man to love us… Read More