Tag: Leadership

Required or Recommended

March 25, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Most courses have both required and recommended reading lists.

Do people really read the recommended materials? Why are they recommended?

These readings benefit students who desire to learn more about a particular subject.

What about our leadership? Is it required or recommended? Do others follow because it is required?

If others follow a recommendation, then they follow because they desire to go deeper and learn more, and they follow because of the additional benefit provided.

Perhaps it is more accurate to say that leadership should be required and following is recommended. Interesting thought!

Commitment

March 24, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The key to leadership is commitment. Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” 

At the heart of any lasting endeavor is the power of commitment. When commitment exists, the world can be changed.

As Mead stated, “It is the only thing that ever has.”

When we look at the early church, the apostles demonstrated a level of commitment that is rarely seen in our time, but Christians followed them freely making a sacrifice with their lives for Jesus.

Our leadership for Him should exemplify the same if we hope to change the world today.

Cultural Leadership

March 23, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Do leaders shape culture or does culture shape leaders?

Initially, we might think it’s both. Certainly the culture has an influence on leadership and leadership has an influence on culture.

However, spiritual leaders must not allow a worldly culture to guide God’s people. Instead, they must shape culture into the image of Jesus.

How can this be done?

We must learn and understand the culture.
Recognize the need of culture.
Provide an example to the culture.
Suggest a better culture.

The idea is to present a culture so appealing and different they are willing to leave where they are to have the new one.

A few steps can shape needed changes with a greater focus toward Christ.

Decisive

March 20, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One of the qualities of good leaders is decisiveness. Think about the doctors and nurses that work in Critical Care Units. Beyond their educational expertise, they must be decisive, especially in emergency situations.

Obviously, not every situation is an emergency for leaders. However, to hesitate can cost one’s leadership severely.

While there are thousands of decisions with little or no consequential value, some decisions have eternal consequences.

Therefore, the decisiveness of spiritual leaders can change the eternal destination of others who follow their leadership.

Be decisive and lead with eternity in view.

Act Now

March 19, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Too often the thought of making changes involves a future time, the first of next week, first of next year, or some other date.

When it comes to changes we need to make, why put them off for another time? If we need to make them, then we should make them now.

Peter Drucker said, “We are creating tomorrow’s society of citizens through the social sector, everybody is a leader, everybody is responsible, everybody. Self-assessment can and should convert good intentions and knowledge into effective action – not next year but tomorrow morning.”

When we examine where we are and where we need to be, applying our knowledge into effective action is where growth occurs.

Remembering Our Leadership

March 18, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We do not have the space to explore all the ways our mind works, or how much of the brain remains untapped.

It is fascinating to think about the ability we have to remember. Spiritual leaders must consider that people remember what they see longer than what they only hear. Therefore, how will our leadership be remembered?

Will it be remembered for our words or actions?
Will it be remembered for being a servant?

Leadership illuminates our lives and, sadly, our lives are lived under a microscope.

Before we speak or act, it is worth the time to consider how we want our leadership will be remembered.

Preparation

March 17, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

I’ve tried working on a number of mechanical items over the years from cars to electronics. Sometimes I was successful and sometimes not so much.

I might have enjoyed more success if I had learned some valuable lessons about getting the right tool for the job and the importance of knowing my limitations.

I can see many similarities to leadership. Leaders do well to learn the importance of taking time to do whatever is necessary to prepare properly and achieve the job successfully.

Being equipped with the right tools in leadership can make the difference now and eternally. Prepare and know your limitations!

Entrusted

March 16, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The origin of our word “entrust” speaks to the idea of placing something into the hand of another.

Paul reminded Timothy of what had been entrusted to him and instructed him to place it into the hands of those who are faithful so that they, in turn, will teach others also.

When something is entrusted to us, it carries a responsibility to care for, guard, protect, cherish, and faithfully use it.

Considering what has been placed into our hands as spiritual leaders, we carry the same responsibility.

One day we will give an account for the stewardship of what has been entrusted to us, including the souls we lead.

Seek and Find

March 13, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Do you remember playing “Hide and Seek” as a child?

When my granddaughter was younger, she introduced a little twist to the game. She told me where she was hiding and wanted me to find her. Hmmm. She expected the same in return.

While games are fun, it raises a thought about leadership. Are we playing a game of hide and seek when it comes to leading others?

Do we inform people where we are and where we can be found, or do we leave them wondering, or seeking, perhaps even wandering?

Let us be clear in the direction we lead, so others can easily seek and find. Sounds biblical to me!

Good or Bad

March 12, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leadership is about those who follow. General Douglas MacArthur said, “A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him.”

Leaders can become so enamored with leading that they focus on themselves, forgetting their influence in the lives of others.

Interestingly, General MacArthur emphasized that a leader is just as good or bad as followers make them.

Listen to those who are led. What do they say or do? Careful observation reveals a great deal about our leadership.

A true and lasting impact is built upon a leader who places emphasis upon others rather than themselves.

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