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Bob’s daily blog of leadership points.

Helping Others

June 7, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Observation is one of the most powerful exercises for leaders.

Leadership is about people and unless we observe how God works to provide opportunity to lead, we will miss the possibility of helping others.

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that teaches this principle: “If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap. If you want happiness for a day — go fishing. If you want happiness for a year — inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime — help someone else.”

Helping others can only occur when leaders observe the people God places in their lives each day.

Test of Leadership

June 6, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Abraham is a great example specifically identified with the testing of his faith. “God tested Abraham” is how the text begins with the command from God to offer his only son, Isaac, as a burnt offering.

James speaks to the purpose of testing as a way to produce endurance which ultimately results in completeness.

How should we respond to tests within our leadership?

Prayer is the best place to begin.
Hold fast to the word of God.
Seek the counsel of spiritual and godly leaders.
Remember to trust God is working to prepare us.

A Great Responsibility

June 5, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When Paul wrote Timothy, he used an interesting word translated entrust. The idea was to take what was entrusted to him and entrust it to others.

At the root of this word is the concept of placing before or into the hand of another. It represents responsibility. Whatever was placed into the hand carried a responsibility of placing into the hand of someone else that it might be perpetuated into the future.

When we apply the concept to leadership, this principle indicates a succession that leaders must consider for the future. How seriously do we take this responsibility?

Simple and Selfless

June 2, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

9-11 serves as a powerful reminder in the history of our nation. The closer people are to the individuals who lost their lives that day, the stronger the remembrance.

We are reminded of the incredible benevolent, servant, and sacrificial leadership demonstrated surrounding that event.

Even though we may feel it to be a lesser comparison, we need to note that it is not always about heroic levels of leadership that are remembered in the highlight reels of life.

Perhaps the greatest mark left on the world is the simple and selfless acts done on a daily basis that touch the lives of those in need.

Mission

June 1, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A mission often relates to accomplishing specific tasks within a designated time frame: military tactics, political advancements, corporate positioning, and religious direction.

God’s mission was established before the foundation of the world (Ep. 1:4), promised to Abraham (Gen. 12:1-4), prophesied to David (2 Sam. 7:12), fulfilled in the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (Mt. – Jn.), and directed through the apostles (Mt. 28:19-20; Ep. 4:11-16).

Leaders play a significant role in the mission of God to lead His people to a better place.

If our mission today does not align with His mission, then we need to refocus our purpose.

Distractions

May 31, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How often do you get distracted?

Distractions are not always major events that cause us to lose sight of what is important. Sometimes, the smallest of situations occurs and a moment later we are consumed to the point we ignore all else, even when we know we need to remain focused.

As leaders, we must constantly evaluate the direction of our leadership. Evaluation is a daily occurrence, a time to reflect on our actions, and redirect our attention if necessary.

Reflect, evaluate, make adjustments, and get back on track.

Distractions will come in various shapes and sizes, but strive to prevent them from causing you to lose focus.

Trust

May 30, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What is the leader’s greatest asset? In leadership circles, the greatest asset is trust. If people lose trust in their leader, they will not follow, and without followers there is no leadership.

What can leaders do in order to establish a relationship of trust?

Demonstrate competence. Wisdom in decision-making and follow through helps leaders show a competence that followers need.

Eliminate inconsistencies. Learning to align our words and actions with our core values may not completely eliminate inconsistency, but it helps.

Cultivate character. While challenging, integrity is the foundation of our character upon which we cultivate trust.

Preparation

May 29, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Preparation is essential in every area of life. The lack of preparation often results in consequences that damage our influence and leadership.

God designed leadership to be self-sacrificing, one of self-denial where others are more important than self.

Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi is a quick read, but one filled with depth about the type of influence leaders were intended to have through an “others-centric” style of leading.

The right mind (humility), the right example (Christ), the right design (interest of others), and the right motive (abounding love and grace).

With this combination, leaders prepare themselves to lead with significance. The result makes an eternal difference.

Courage

May 26, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Courage is a choice made in the moment it is needed.

We could talk about areas that create fear and the fallout from it. We could also examine a number of ways to overcome fear.

We know the value of healthy fear when danger can inflect harm.

What really enables us to overcome the battles and storms of life that seem to intimidate and discourage us? What empowers us to overcome the insecurities, doubt, and distractions that prevent the choice of courage?

Through it all, one powerful thought is needed for leaders. God is with us and He is for us. Read Romans 8:31-39.

A Spiritual Workout Plan

May 25, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Workout programs are a dime a dozen. Millions of routines are available that guarantee results. Each individual or organization promotes their product(s) as part of the optimum workout with the intent of enticing people to buy-in.

However, it is not just about starting the program, but how to motivate people to continue it.

Imagine the spiritual difference if leaders appeal in similar ways to improve the spiritual lives of those who desire to be better.

How do we encourage people to get started and motivate them to continue? The optimum level results in lives that are changed now and forever. How are we doing?

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