August 13th, 2010
It has been some time since posting my first articles on decision making. Since that time I have had to make many difficult decisions in both my business and personal lives. In this process, I have gained some additional insights on my decision making abilities and the process in general. In Luke 9:57 – 62, [...]
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May 24th, 2010
To quote Bob Dylan, “the times they are a changin.” Three years ago the business climate was completely different than that of today. Yes, there are signs of progress out there but recovery will likely be slow. Those of us that are in business or work for businesses, find ourselves directly influenced by [...]
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January 31st, 2010
While using the steps I outlined in the last two articles can be very helpful in making decisions, sometimes our emotions can still get in the way. Even after determining the right thing to do, it is often difficult to actually act on that decision, especially when that decision may adversely affect someone else. [...]
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January 29th, 2010
The previous article gave you the first five steps you can take when you need to make a difficult or important decision. They were: 1. Explore your options. 2. Analyze each option’s affect on the parties involved. 3. Consider the potential benefits and risks. 4. Determine the timing. 5. Ask for wisdom So, after you’ve [...]
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January 27th, 2010
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 Managers and leaders make multiple decisions daily. Some of these decisions are easy. But others, especially those that can affect a company, ourselves or others significantly can often [...]
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