Category: Daily Leadership

Sign of the Times

November 29, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Are we able to see the signs of our times? Are we aware of the cultural changes developing almost by the minute?

The direction of our world is frightening and exciting at the same time. The opportunities have never been greater and the needs more pressing.

We must consider the need to move out of a dated methodology that may no longer be effective.

The message never changes, but our methods require attention. If the methods we use are outdated, effectiveness will be limited.

Can we see the signs of the times, or are we doing the same things in the same ways expecting different results? Give it thought.

A Godly Image

November 28, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We live in a society that thrives on image. There is great concern for the appearance of things, how others see us.

Sadly, many people render service only to an earthly image. The concern is limited to doing the least possible rather than excelling beyond what is required.

The beauty of godly leaders is demonstrated when they constantly strive to please the Lord.

People always watch: our families, people at work and our neighborhood, as well as fellow Christians. They all watch.

When we consider our conduct before others, is it because we want to please those who are watching or is our motive to please God?

The Perfect Picture

November 27, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Each day we are given an opportunity to live on the stage of life. Others witness every move and listen to every word. Images are embedded in their minds from what they see and hear.

As they recall days gone by, they remember these images and the impact left by them.

David Nicholls framed it like this: “I want to live life in such a way that if a photograph were taken at random, it would be a cool photograph.”

What would the photograph others take of us look like?

We may only have one moment for others to take that perfect picture that changes their lives forever.

Moment of Truth

November 24, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The moment of truth is not measured by what a leader hopes, desires, or thinks might be needed.

The moment of truth is measured by what a leader does, the stand that is taken, and the demonstration of character when it is unpopular with the majority.

The time comes in every person’s life when they must decide how they will act or react to the environment or circumstances before them.

In that moment, the decision they make determines the effectiveness of each leader.

No pleasure, monetary prize, popularity, or status of prestige is worth compromising the truth and the principles of character that stand behind it.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

November 23, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving
May your hearts always be filled with gratitude.

The Right Leader

November 22, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A study of leadership reveals a plethora of information that presents a daunting task of determining what is right and who is the right leader to follow. God revealed information sufficient for both.

Dedicating ourselves to learning the truths provided by God and studying the example of Jesus will result in a godly leader.

There is no better way to honor and glorify God than by leading with our eyes focused on Jesus and our hearts devoted to following the depths of His word.

When followers have this example in earthly leaders, they will follow the right leader.

Culture

November 21, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Culture was originally connected to cultivating, or gardening.

Among many technical definitions, basically, culture is the way things are done around here.

Our world is a multi-cultural place, even sporting cultures within cultures: work cultures, educational cultures, religious cultures, age and gender specific cultures, etc.

Leaders can work to understand the culture, but changing the culture is far from easy, if not impossible. The idea has been presented that leaders must create new cultures to draw people into a new way of thinking, believing, or behaving.

Jesus followed this approach to a first century culture, leaving us to consider how we will lead in a twenty-first century culture.

Potential

November 20, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Potential often describes the possibility of something occurring if the right conditions or circumstances are in place.

Potential also relates to the capacity of someone to become or develop into something in the future.

Three basic areas exist when considering ways to determine potential.

Actions: What has been done over the past five or ten years that lays a foundation for the future?

Abilities: With training and practice, abilities can change. What exists that can be built upon?

Attitude: When a positive attitude and determination exists, potential is unlimited.

Potentially speaking, leaders can examine these three areas and set powerful goals for the future.

Choices, Chances, Changes

November 17, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What kind of change is needed for our leadership to thrive?

Zig Ziglar refers to the 3 C’s of life: “Choices, Chances, Changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.”

Leadership factors into every area of life. How will we use our influence to help others?

Leading others to reach their potential ceases to exist when protecting ourselves is all that matters.

However, we can choose to take a chance. When this paradigm shift occurs, the focus is on a values-based leadership that invests in what is best for others, developing them to reach their potential.

Practice Makes Perfect

November 16, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Regardless of the application, the idea is to do something over and over again, until perfect.

Olympic athletes are trained from a young age. Drills, routines, and exercises are perfected through hours of practice every day. Their life is dedicated to one purpose: perform perfectly without yielding to pressure.

Doing, action, application, and preparation are all terms associated with practice. This is no longer about theory, but method. Details are worked out for implementation.

Developing the ability to lead is a work in progress.

We need to be focused, dedicated, diligent, and steadfast to the one purpose we are called to do, and lead others in that cause.

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