RESOURCES from 4word
Integrating Faith and Business
This week, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Alana Walker Carpenter, founder and CEO of Intriciti. Alana lives in Toronto with her husband and best friend, Kevin, and their four-year old son. Her passion is to inspire business leaders to integrate faith and business through the… Read More
How to Quit Your Job With Grace and Integrity
Ready to quit? We’ve all seen dramatic scenes on TV or in movies where the lead character shouts, “I quit!” and storms out with triumphant music playing in the background, sometimes to the cheers of their coworkers. In real life though, this kind of dramatic display is almost… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Handling Stress, the Qualities of a Good Husband and an Adorable Otter Video
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s your weekly serving of 4word’s favorites from around the blogosphere. Take Notice IF YOU MISSED IT: Diane’s Acton interview about “the big three for working women” was picked up by The High Calling! READ: Not surprisingly, Marissa Mayer tops TIME’s list of The Ten… Read More
Surviving Stressors (Yes, Even Layoffs)
This week, we spoke to former pharmaceutical sales woman, Sarah Martin, about her experience surviving a recent layoff. Now, Sarah’s days are devoted to encouraging women to LIVE OUT! the Kingship of Christ in everyday life. You can read more from Sarah at liveitoutblog.com -------------------- 4word: How did… Read More
Pregnant, Working, and CEO
Should a pregnant CEO be such a big deal? Last week, former Google executive Marissa Mayer took over as the CEO of Yahoo!, Inc. Mayer is young (37 years old), and her appointment brings the number of Fortune 500 female CEOs to just 20. As if that weren’t… Read More