Decision Making Skills Flashcards
What is a decision?
The conclusion or resolution you reach after considering options.
What is a decision making skill?
the inner force that enables an individual identify and choose a course of action based on his/her values and preferences
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but its end is the way of death.
What scripture points to God giving man the power of choice?
Genesis 2:16-17
Genesis 2:16-17
But the Lord warned him, “You may eat freely of every tree in the garden except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.”
What scripture tells us that God always gives choices?
Deuteronomy 30:!9
Deuteronomy 30:19
“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live.”
Joshua 24:15
“The choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? r will it be the god of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But for me and my family, we will serve the Lord”
JEREMIAH 6:16
This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path and you will find rest for your souls.” But you reply, “No, that’s not the road we want”
Romans 7:15
For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do.”
John 16:7
Nevertheless, it is to your advantage I go away…. if not, the Helper won’t come. If I go, I’ll send Him to you
John 16:13
When the Spirit of truth comes, He’ll guide you into all truth
Consequences of poor decision making (Tiger Woods)
Infidelity resulted in loss of $5-$12 bilion
Will Smith
SLapping the host:
resigned from the academy
banned from events for the next 10 years
Netflix and Sony cancelled projects
What makes an extraordinary leader?
Quality decision making
What makes a potential leader?
Thoughtful decisions
What makes a leader?
Right decisions
What makes a great leader?
Firm decisions
What makes extraordinary leaders?
Timely decisions
What makes outstanding leaders?
Tough decisions
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths
