Tag: Character

Substance of Character

December 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Character is foundational to the success of leadership. We know this to be true, but what is the substance of our character.

Psalm 15:2 contributes three key elements: a way of life, work ethic, and manner of speech. Character is defined by three phrases.

We must walk with integrity.
We must work righteousness.
We must speak truth in our heart.

While all three words (integrity, righteousness, and truth) are essential to our character, the idea behind the other three words (walk, work, and speak) is not simply about what we do, but who we are on the inside. Here is where true character begins.

Godly Character

December 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Much has been written on the subject of character.

However, it should go without saying that a leader’s character is invaluable. Without godly character, a leader cannot succeed in leading as God desires.

Character is the substance of leadership. Where we find character, we will always find leadership.

John Maxwell writes, “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” General Norman Schwarzkopf said, “Leadership is the potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”

These thoughts alone emphasize the vital need for a deeper study and understanding of this subject.

Leadership that Counts for Something

November 14, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Alfred Einstein said, “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”

Far too often, leadership deals with a bottom-line mentality. It is about numbers.

What we measure is important, but the value of influence, cultivating character development, or meditative prayer cannot be measured. Yet, they are life changing.

We may have multiplied thousands of dollars invested, but what is it really worth? We may have many people sitting in the pews, but are they spiritually healthy? We may spend hours reading the Bible, but do we apply it properly?

Our leadership may not always be measured, but it should count for something.

Noah

September 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we look at biblical leaders, several come to mind. What about Noah stands out that classifies him as a leader?

Character: “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.”

Ability to follow: Genesis emphasizes that Noah did all the Lord commanded. Noah followed God.

Fortitude: Noah was a preacher of righteousness. His tenure was 120 years during the building of the ark. Leaders must stand on what is right, even if they must stand alone.

Perhaps more could be said, but these three areas show Noah to be an example of a great Biblical leader.

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?

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?

Lead, Leader, Leadership

August 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Lead is a verb, leader is a noun, and leadership is both.” Not sure who to credit with this thought, but it speaks volumes.

Leadership involves both the person and action.
Leadership speaks to both who we are and what we do.
Leadership requires an effort to develop both the individual and method.
Leadership drives home the necessity of personality and character.

We must keep in mind the development process of making great spiritual leaders. The constant dedication to the act of molding one’s ability to lead helps us all become the leadership of God.

Making Leaders

July 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Numerous factors determine the making of a leader. Vince Lombardi said, “Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born, leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work.”

It all comes down to two four lettered words…hard work!

When leaders work hard, their character demonstrates leadership.

When leaders work hard, success is the reward.

When leaders work hard, others will follow their example.

The making of a leader involves a number of areas, but the bottom line is hard work!

Global Leadership

July 21, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leadership is universal in application and is not limited to race, gender, age, or position.

Anyone can lead from anywhere.

A global leadership mindset demonstrates a compassion for souls that drives every action.

They give their lives to prepare others to lead.
They dedicate themselves to the work of evangelism.
They love their people and want them to be saved.
They work to serve, not to be served.

The example provided by these leaders demonstrates the character needed for those who learn under them. They lead from anywhere and everywhere around the globe.

Giant Slayers

July 4, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we think of giant slayers, the account of David and Goliath comes to mind.

As a leader, however, David surrounded himself with others of like character.

Of David’s thirty-seven mighty men, at least four were involved in slaying giants.

As leaders, there will be giants that cross our paths. They oppose our efforts to accomplish God’s will, and they take many forms.

We must be able to overcome them and surround ourselves with others of like character.

Great leaders see the qualities in others to achieve success, even if it is necessary to take out giants.

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