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Morning Minute 4/8/25:

“Decisions Always Create Consequences!”

Every decision we make sets something in motion.

In business, it’s easy to see. Picture a team leader faced with two sales reps—one a high performer with a poor attitude, the other a steady contributor who uplifts the team. The leader chooses to tolerate the toxic top-performer because “numbers matter most.” Months later, team morale plummets, trust erodes, and turnover rises. All due to that one decision: a small ripple that creates a tidal wave of consequences.

But this principle doesn’t just apply at work—it’s just as real in your personal life.

Imagine a mom who’s also a nonprofit director. Her calendar is packed. Her 10-year-old son wants her to watch him at his soccer game. She has the choice: attend the game or take one more client call. She decides the call can wait. Her son beams at her from the field, proud that mom is watching. She doesn’t know it, but that moment strengthened their bond. Her decision, made in five seconds, planted seeds for trust and connection that will grow for years.

Whether in business, family, or friendships, every choice we make creates consequences. Some are immediate. Others are invisible until months, or even years, later.

But those consequences always come.

That’s why intentional decision-making matters. Not just what’s convenient or urgent, but what aligns with your values, your goals, and your purpose.

Now, let’s dig a little deeper. Our decisions don’t exist in isolation. As people of influence—in companies and classrooms, hospitals and families—we need more than just logic or intuition. We need wisdom. And, all true wisdom begins with God.

​Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” When we invite God into our decisions, we gain the clarity that isn’t available from spreadsheets or schedules. He sees what we cannot—our blind spots, our hearts, and the long-term impact of today’s decisions.

So, pause before your next “yes” or “no.” And ask:

• What are the long-term consequences of this decision?

• Will this decision bring life and progress to the people I lead and love?

• And most importantly—have I brought this decision to God?

Decisions shape your success and your relationships. Choose wisely—and with Him!.

“Decisions Always Create Consequences!”

That is today’s Morning Minute.

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