Episode 262: "Discernment in Leadership."

 Greetings, Leaders.

We will face many decisions on our journey in life and our career.

Discernment allows us to gain the proper perspective surrounding our decision. With understanding, we obtain the insight needed to choose the right pathway.

Someone once said, "Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment."  Keep asking, seeking, and knocking with a clean heart, clear conscience, and confident mind.

 Something happens inside our hearts! A spark ignites a lamp to our feet and lights our way. We see the path we should choose and the best step to take!

When standing at the crossroads and seeking which direction, we can find the confidence to make the best choice.  

You may be facing what seems impossible. You may feel weary, and the prospects seem dim.

 Be encouraged because we can walk by faith and not by sight.  

Someone asks, "Is there a process for choosing the right way?"

Yes, by asking ourselves four key questions while waiting, reflecting on past victories in similar situations until we sense direction within our heart, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."

Stop at the crossroads, look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for yourself.

The key questions are:

1. Does this pathway align with my purpose in life and career?

2. Does this choice support my vision and purpose as a leader?

3. Will the path challenge me to exercise my faith?

4. Will this road help me grow as a leader?

Today, let's focus on the benefits of the process.

1. Discernment on the right path. We gain a fresh perspective by taking time to seek wisdom and insight.

2. Conviction. We receive assurance that the road we are choosing is the right one.

3. Courage. We gain new strength and boldness to take the next step to victory.

4. Confidence. Our mind envisions the possibilities and outcomes ahead. We experience enthusiasm and resolve to do what's right. Remember the runner. You now see the end from the beginning.

Now we are positioned to lead others with optimism, energy, and power gained through our process.

We affect those around us positively through our speech, conduct, and attitude. We empower our family, friends, colleagues, clients, and all we serve.

 We use our gifts, talents, and abilities to their maximum capacity and impact the world.

 "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference."  Robert Frost

Be encouraged, my friends. You are applying your mind to think the right way about your future. You will profit from correct thinking, motives, and actions.

Great victories are ahead for you. Do you believe it?

My friends, you will choose the right path. You can expect, anticipate, and prepare for victory!

Victory!