Work, Love, Pray 4word
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- Society & Culture
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Real conversations about real issues women in the workplace face at work, at home, or in their church communities.
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Let Failure Refine You, Not Define You
In this episode, Paula Brown Stafford and Lisa T. Grimes discuss the importance of organizational culture and the need for individuals to be able to showcase their personal strengths and skills in the workplace. They share personal experiences of struggling with conformity and emphasize the importance of authenticity in creating a healthy organizational culture. The role of communication in staying true to oneself is also explored, along with the significance of continuous learning and taking calculated risks.
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How to Lead People Who Aren't Like You
In this conversation, Stephanie Chung shares insights on creating a healthy organizational culture and emphasizes the importance of healthy confrontation and over-communication. Stephanie also highlights the need for empathy and understanding among team members and discusses the significance of building a collaborative culture. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in leadership and provides a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Ally Leadership.
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Use Goals to Build Your Personal Confidence
In this conversation, Christy Wright discusses the topic of confidence and why it is a struggle for many women. Christy also highlights the impact of imposter syndrome and the fear of failure on women's confidence. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals to increase confidence and shares insights on how to overcome setbacks and maintain confidence. Christy encourages individuals to seek community and surround themselves with supportive and authentic people. She also provides goal-setting resources and suggests setting goals that align with one's current season of life to build confidence.
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Kill Comparison Before It Kills Your Confidence
In this conversation, Nona Jones discusses the issue of lack of confidence in society and the impact of toxic comparison on personal confidence. She shares her own journey of finding confidence and provides practical steps to detox from toxic comparison. Nona emphasizes the importance of reframing thoughts and celebrating sufficiency instead of grieving deficiency. She also recommends studying the story of Jonathan, Saul, and David as a resource for building personal confidence. Additionally, Nona advises controlling social media and not letting it control one's self-esteem.
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How a New Chapter For 4word Will Help Conquer Loneliness
In this episode, Diane Paddison and Melissa Harrison discuss their journey of meeting and working together to address the issue of loneliness among women leaders. They share their personal experiences of loneliness in their respective roles, and Diane shares how it led her to start 4word, a ministry that provides community and support for women leaders. Diane announces her transition to the founder role of 4word and introduces Melissa as our new executive director. They discuss the growth of 4word and their excitement for the future of the ministry.
Key Takeaways
Loneliness is a common struggle among women leaders, especially those in senior executive roles. Community and support are essential for combating loneliness and providing a safe space for women leaders to share their experiences. 4word has experienced significant growth and impact, reaching millions of women and providing resources and programs to support their leadership journeys. Diane's transition to the founder role and Melissa's appointment as the new executive director mark an exciting new season for 4word, with a focus on expanding its reach and continuing to serve women leaders. -
We Have Created a Culture of Loneliness in America
Beginning this month's discussion on loneliness is someone who has become a huge voice for speaking on it. Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and the author of Beginner’s Pluck, is a dear friend of 4word and we love her because she is fearless, empathetic, and not afraid to get in the trenches on things she is passionate about. And what she is most passionate about these days is dissolving the stigma around loneliness and getting all of us very comfortable with identifying and resolving loneliness in our lives.
Episode links: Watch "You Are Not Alone in Feeling Alone" Sign up for Liz's newsletter to download her FREE reflective listening
Customer Reviews
Praying Blessings on Driven 4word
This podcast has been an incredible resource for Christian women in the workplace. While it's sad to see this chapter come to an end. I'm excited for the new podcast and everything God has in store for Jordan and her mission. May God pour out blessings through your faithful obedience.
Finally!
I am a young, Christian, female, professional who has felt completely alone in navigating work challenges as a woman from a Christian perspective. I’ve been reading books and searching for podcasts, but nothing has quite fit the need. I am one episode in and I already feel at home: a focus on Jesus and kingdom purpose, but also excellence in work. I found you, finally!
Great conversations with great, professional women!
I love that this podcast features conversations with a wide spectrum of women, from a former executive at Nike to an entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank, and from a nonprofit professional to an author/speaker. And Jordan Johnstone does an excellent job of facilitating these conversations. If you’re looking to listen and learn from fellow professional women, be sure to check out this podcast.