Tag: Character

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.

Integrity

April 28, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Integrity is more than honesty. It involves strong moral principles, a moral uprightness, wholeness.

There is an incorruptible nature to a spiritual leader who demonstrates integrity. They take responsibility for who they are and what they do.

Integrity displays an undivided and unshakeable character of Biblical soundness. This character exudes humility and follows a path of consistency.

Integrity is best taught to children at a young age. Leadership must exemplify integrity.

Integrity stands for, speaks, and lives truth. It will not change, even if one stands alone.

Christians are who we are “in the dark.” Think about it!

Strength and Stability

March 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Strength and stability are two powerful words needed in leadership.

Strength is the quality of being strong, possessing and demonstrating power.

Stability refers to an immovable or unshakeable foundation.

Our convictions must be built upon both.
Our character must possess both.
Our courage must demonstrate both.

When leadership provides strength and stability the church will experience growth. Christians will develop greater confidence and assurance. More in the world will come to know the gospel.

Leadership and Power

November 1, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The thought of leadership and power often creates the temptation to use one’s power inappropriately.

It is tragic to read or hear of men who succumb to immorality or unethical business practices. In a moment of poor judgment, when power is abused, character is destroyed.

Consider the awesome God we serve.

Practice His presence… ALWAYS!
Never say or do anything we wouldn’t in His presence.
Remember that any leadership position is given by God.
Develop an open door policy.
Pray… without ceasing.

Perhaps these few suggestions will help us understand the proper use of the power entrusted to us by God.

Actions of a Leader

October 9, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How we are defined as leaders is based on our actions. Patrick Ness said, “You do not write your life with words… You write it with actions. What you think is not important. It is only important what you do.”

We may have the noblest of intentions. We may have abundant talent. We may even possess the highest IQ. If our actions, however, do not display exemplary character, then our intentions, talent, and intelligence represent little, if anything.

Let our actions define the true nature of our leadership.

Survey Says

September 16, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Family Feud, a popular game show, hosts the famous line, “Survey Says…”

Contestants provide answers to questions nearest the most popular answers given by people who were surveyed.

When we consider our influence within our homes, what would the survey say is the priority of our life?

When we examine our character on the job, what would the survey say about our work ethic?

When we take into account our outreach to others, what would the survey say about the “type” of people we seek to influence?

There is value in surveying every area of life and measuring it by the example provided in Jesus.

Ability and Character

August 19, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

John Wooden is famous for many reasons, one of which is his leadership thoughts. He once said, “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

In the recent Olympics, we witnessed people with great ability, amazing talent.

However, many who possess great ability can demonstrate little character. Without character, regardless of the ability, it is impossible to have lasting leadership.

Perhaps the major difference is the idea of being at the top, because spiritual leadership is about the humility to be at the bottom and to remain humble enough to stay there.

This is where leadership character is demonstrated best.

Strategy

August 2, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Strategy is a plan of action to achieve a desired aim or goal.

While character is the core and must hold higher value than strategy, at the same time, strategy is needed.

Without strategy, who is going to do what, for whom, and when? Without strategy, there are no plans to reach a goal, regardless of the goal set before us.

We would be hard pressed to find an area of life where strategy is not involved at some level, especially in leadership.

Leaders need to establish goals AND a strategy for how to reach those goals, leading with the future in mind.

Purchase saltLesson Booklets

Subscriptions

Subscribe by RSS

Subscribe by email

* indicates required