The Cost of Haste

Pressure has a way of disguising itself as opportunity. In business, we’re often taught that speed wins.Move fast.Act quickly.Don’t miss the opportunity.But what if the pressure to move quickly is actually pulling you away from the very discernment you need as a leader?In this episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I reflect on moments where decisions were made under emotional pressure and what those experiences revealed about leadership, timing, and discernment.If you’re navigating opportunities, investments, or major decisions in your business, this conversation may challenge how you approach your next move.The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.📖 SPECIAL OFFER: GET THE BOOK + STRATEGY SESSIONWhen you purchase "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0," you can book a private 90-minute strategy session with Edna for $1,111 (exclusive to book readers)! During this focused session, we'll examine:✅ Your current sales structure✅ Strategic adjustments to increase conversions✅ How to align your systems with your God-given assignment👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/book-the-ugly-side-of-sales/🎯 TAKE THE FREE GROWTH AUDIT:Discover what's actually misaligned in your business in 3 minutes.👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/no-to-known-growth-audit/🔗 JOIN IGNITE BIZ COMMUNITY:Free business directory for entrepreneurs and service-based businesses.👉 https://www.ignitebizcommunity.com/Connect with Edna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednaharding/Website: favorandwealth.com📲 BONUS: Download the Favor & Wealth app for free trainings and live workshops! 👉 ednaharding.com (00:00) - Understanding the Holy Spirit (04:57) - "Led by the Holy Spirit" (07:38) - Ambition, Fear, and Divine Guidance (12:05) - "Discernment Over Hasty Decisions" (16:18) - "Ambition vs. Holy Spirit Guidance" (19:19) - Spirit-Led vs Emotion-Led Leadership (22:37) - "Pause, Pray, Seek God's Wisdom" (24:42) - Trust God's Perfect Timing