Bob Turner

Step Aside

June 20, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

At some point, we all face the challenge of leaving one position for another. Imagine the difference when we do so with the mindset of not stepping down, but stepping aside.

We all get older. As we do, we need an awareness of what we are able and unable to accomplish as leaders.

One of the best ways to help the work continue is not by stepping down, but stepping aside.

Stepping down brings an element of finality and completion.

Stepping aside offers a way to help as the work continues. It brings a powerful element of mentorship for the one who follows.

Legacy

June 19, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Consider the power one person has to change the world.

Numerous people have changed the direction of events in history. However, none compare to the power of the One who changed the course of the physical and eternal realm.

He is the One we need to know. He is the One we must lead others to know.

While others may leave an incredible legacy, their lives will end and their soul will stand in the presence of the Creator.

Our legacy as leaders must make a difference in the eternal outcome of others, not just the physical.

Suffering Leaders

June 18, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Research will show the word passion comes from a Latin word meaning “to suffer.”

Most will remember the movie The Passion Of The Christ. The title for the movie was derived from the idea of the Latin word. 

The Leadership Legacy, written by Kouzes and Posner, quickly points out the need for leaders to understand they must serve and suffer.

Leaders must put the needs of others above themselves. This Biblical truth and the quality of great leadership are seen when leaders abandon a self-seeking, worldly approach.

Be passionate, but understand what passion really means.

Missional Leadership

June 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The world’s population is beyond comprehension.

Think about the plethora of languages.
Think about our inability to communicate adequately.
Think about how all of these people can come to know Christ.
Think about their soul!
Think about what can and needs to be done.

We need to give thanks for the dedication and willingness of mission-minded brethren who have and continue to labor in uncomfortable places.

We need to work with them and build upon their efforts in ways to reach more people.

Determination

June 16, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We often hear about the need to never give up. We will face situations where it seems easier to quit than persevere. Babe Ruth said, “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

This quality should stand out in leaders today.

Discouragement is almost certain. Signs may point to defeat.

However, this one thought should constantly keep us motivated in the good fight of faith. Satan is banking on us giving up, especially as leaders.

The only way to fail is to quit. Remember, it is hard to beat a person who never gives up.

CIA

June 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

This is not referring to the Central Intelligence Agency.

For our purposes, CIA stands for Consistency In Action. When leaders demonstrate consistency others have an example worth following.

Jesus constantly addressed the problem of inconsistency demonstrated by religious leaders. 

Among other areas, their inconsistency was seen in giving, prayer, and fasting. Their worship was worthless. Their lips moved in the right direction, but their heart went in the opposite direction. 

Jesus condemned them because their actions did not align with their teaching.

If we lead with CIA, our influence will reach greater heights.

Perseverance

June 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Perseverance is the ability to hold on five more minutes.

It is hard, however, when you are at the end of your rope. Yet, one of the most needed qualities in leadership is perseverance.

How do you develop it?

Remember what has been invested and what is at stake.
Do not forget there is help. You are not alone.
Take one minute and one step at a time.
Develop a “never quit” attitude.

Perhaps simple, but they are foundational steps to perseverance.

The soul is worth the effort to persevere.

Focus

June 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How many times do people refer to loosing their focus? When athletes fall short of success, it is generally because they lost focus.

Leaders cannot afford to lose focus.

Distractions take the form of financial problems, family issues, health challenges, tragedy, email, texts, calls, and numerous other areas.

While we cannot ignore certain issues when they arise, we can learn from them and maintain our focus, or we can lose sight of our priorities.

Focus is a matter of choice.

People need leadership to help them maintain their focus.

SALT

June 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

SALT is a ministry designed to invest in future of leadership. When we implement several areas into our daily approach to leadership, we find value.

Pray…
Look at the goal…
Share the plan…
Help someone…
Read, grow, learn personally…
Take a few minutes for yourself…
Listen closely…
Rest…

We may insert a variety of activities throughout the day. But never let a day go by without making each of these a part of your life. It is an investment with imperishable returns.

Step Up and Lead

June 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Go to the people. Learn from them. Live with them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. The best of leaders when the job is done, when the task is accomplished, the people will say we have done it ourselves” (Lao Tzu).

Leadership of this nature will…

Build confidence in others.
Strengthen the focus of the group.
Accomplish more and greater overall good.
Leave an eternal legacy.

Heaven will be home for many more people because of this kind of leadership.

Leadership is needed. Will we step up and do our part?

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