Diane Paddison

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Diane Paddison

Diane Paddison is Founder and President of 4word—a national network of professional Christian women committed to faith, family, work, and each other. A Harvard MBA graduate and former global executive of two Fortune 500 companies and one Fortune 1000 company, Diane serves as an independent director for two corporations and four not-for-profits. She is the author of Work, Love, Pray and is passionate about mentoring, authentic relationships, and impactful leadership.

Lifework

In "Lifework," Diane Paddison explores the intersection between your faith and your job. Exploring topics like calling, mentoring, balance, and workplace challenges, "Lifework" equips women to confidently seek and live out their vocation in a way that honors God.

Diane Paddison's Newest Articles

The Work-Life-Faith Balance
Following God’s lead through all seasons of life

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Lead Like Jesus
5 insights from his ministry

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The Bible's Unconventional Ideas About Work
3 principles to revolutionize your career

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4 Ways We Self-Sabotage
Are these mistakes stealing your joy?

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Advice for My 20Something Self
5 things I wish I’d known

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Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?
Naming, owning, and silencing your inner critic

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You’re Not Failing Enough
What J. K. Rowling and Sara Blakely know that you don’t

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3 Things Every Mentor Must Do
How to transform your relationships

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A Stress-Less Christmas
Learn how to trim the tree and your schedule this holiday season.

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5 Types of Bad Bosses
And how to work with them

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The Feedback Dilemma
Learning the art of non-defensive listening

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The Largest, Most Undervalued Demographic in the Church
And what we can do about it

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I’m Over the Working Mom Guilt
Parenting is part of my calling, but it isn’t my only calling.

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The Silent Act That Speaks Volumes
Tricks to transform communication

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Scaling Back Isn't Selfish
Sometimes too much is simply too much.

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