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Bob’s daily blog of leadership points.

Worst or Best?

September 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What do we look for in others?

If we look for the worst, we find it quickly. The same is true when we look for the best.

Although the author is unknown, it has been said, “If you want to get the best out of someone – you must look for the best that is in them.”

How will you answer the question above? 

Consider two key thoughts. 

Humility. The way we look at ourselves affects the way we look at others.

Compassion. When the distress of others touches our heart to act with mercy, let us look through the eyes of Jesus.

In the Middle

September 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “caught between a rock and a hard place.” Paul expressed this thought to the church at Philippi. He felt torn between going to be with the Lord and remaining in the flesh to help these Christians.

There are those who are caught in the middle between two friends.
There are children who are born in the middle between two siblings.
There are Christians who religiously walk in the middle of the road.

However, Paul wasn’t, nor can leaders today, be in the middle of the road regarding Scripture. Leaders need dedication and confidence to move others from where they are to where they need to go.

Stretching

September 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The value of stretching cannot be overstated. Stretching aids the overall recovery of muscles used in exercise or work.

By definition, stretching is the ability to make longer and wider without tearing or breaking.

The best approach is to stretch a little at a time, hold for a few seconds, and relax. Repetition allows for the development of flexibility and relief.

When leaders stretch with regards to vision, goals, and the development of a team, the results bring recovery, growth, strength, and flexibility. Repeating the process increases the benefit.

Stretching is one way to develop quality leaders.

Role and Responsibility

September 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

On the surface, we would assume if someone is in a leadership position, they would naturally be proficient. Sadly, this is not always the case.

Leaders need to know their job. Imagine the power of a leader who knows his role and responsibilities and allows others to fulfill theirs.

Leaders also need to be familiar with the role and responsibilities of others. When leaders know the role and responsibilities of others, they can provide accountability. Progress is eminent.

From a spiritual perspective, a description would be sheep with a good shepherd. When everyone knows their role and responsibilities and works to fulfill them, the church functions accordingly.

Big Thinking

September 8, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leadership must not be about small thinking. Leaders must think big!

William Arthur Ward once said, “Nothing limits achievement like small thinking. Nothing equals possibilities like unleashed thinking.”

Big thinking always sees opportunities.
Big thinking empowers the abilities of others.
Big thinking creates a “possibility” mindset.
Big thinking will not place limitations on God.

If the church is to see the power of God at work through her to accomplish His will, we must start thinking big. God needs leaders who think and plan big, work incessantly, and trust God to empower and deliver.

Transformational Leadership

September 5, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Styles of leadership are numerous, one of which is transformational leadership. The idea is leadership that transforms the people around them, shaping the direction of the future.

Transformational leadership characterizes leaders who have integrity and exemplify consistency in their example. They encourage, support, and help followers look beyond their own self-interests and focus on the good of the team.

Of all leadership styles, this one connects to the heart of spiritual leadership.

Are we transforming others to live closer to God?

Are we striving to transform the lives of others by the character we demonstrate?

Cultivate Leadership

September 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we cultivate something, we “acquire or develop, to win the favor of, prepare and use.”

The very definition is powerful. Considering leadership, we need to apply cultivation.

Relationships must be cultivated.
Trust must be cultivated.
Vision must be cultivated.

These three areas are only the beginning.

Leaders must also understand the need to cultivate leadership. Acquiring and preparing others to lead determines the success of leadership.

Cultivate leaders by mentoring.
Cultivate leaders by leaving a legacy.

Remember that in order to cultivate leadership, we must take action.

Evaluation

September 3, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Honest self-examination is challenging. A good friend of mine says leaders must constantly “assess, adjust, improve, make mistakes, and own them.”

This principle shows that leaders know who they are and always seek improvement.

One of the ways to accomplish this is by asking a few questions.

Do we really want to be a leader?
What is the motivation behind our desire to lead?
Are we willing to make the necessary sacrifices to lead effectively?
Will we commit ourselves to the task of continually developing our abilities to lead?

The answers provide a foundation to help us know who we are and our approach to improving our leadership.

Courage

September 2, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Does our leadership demonstrate the courage of our convictions?

Queen Latifah once said, “It’s not always easy to do the right thing. But, doing the right thing makes you strong, it builds character, it forces you to make decisions based upon your beliefs and not what other people think. In life, and in business, you have to stand for what you believe in and sometimes you have to stand alone. But, what makes you a leader is having the courage of your convictions.”

Courage is the choice to act upon our convictions at times when doing so moves us into a minority.

Will we take action?

Apathy

September 1, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Sadly, words which often characterize much of a society or culture begin to characterize the church. Examining the world and culture we live in reveals the great problem of apathy.

Our leadership must find ways to prevent and overcome the characteristics of apathy in the church.

It means…

We must fan the flame of enthusiasm.
We must energize creativity.
We must strengthen the hands of others.
We must lift up hearts.

When leaders see the opportunity, prepare themselves to improve, persevere through challenges, they can overcome the impact of apathy.

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