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During parliamentary debate a member may “call the question.” It means a vote is requested now. If the majority agrees, the debate stops and they take the vote. In any discussion, there comes a time to stop talking and move on. A wise leader understands the right time. Isaiah wrote, “"Give us advice, make a decision.” (Isaiah 16:3, NASB)  This is good counsel for us.

Making the shift from the corporate or business environment to working at home or starting your own business requires many adjustments. One adjustment is reduced social interaction. Don’t underestimate the impact of this change.

In business you can focus on a key principle or a method. Take an example from sales.  When a salesperson runs through a canned presentation, the salesperson is working by method. When another salesman asks questions, listens for response, tries to understand the needs of a customer; that salesman works by principle.  You can get caught up with a method that works most of the time and lose sight of a more important principle.

We all get questions. Many are good questions; some are downright silly. King Solomon provided a guide in dealing with foolish questions when he said, “Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.” (Proverbs 26:5, NIV)

We all like to be first. We all like to be considered the leader. The reality is that most often, we are not. We need to accept that reality and understand how to use it to our advantage.