Tag: Leadership

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.

Real

March 11, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Real leadership involves genuine and transparent authenticity.

While not always popular, it is essential.

A good friend once told me that people want to see the same guy up front leading as they greet at the back door.

Give this some thought.

We do not need a different personality when we lead, and we must not excuse such by calling it passion.

If our personality is not passionate outside of our leadership role, then why would it become so when leading?

Leading others brings many challenges and this one is difficult. However, if we want to lead others, then we need to BE REAL!

More

March 10, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We have all heard ads for products followed up with, “Wait, there’s more.” At this point the offer is usually doubled in some manner.

Considering our leadership, what more is there? 

Leadership is more than power.
Leadership is more than position.
Leadership is more than a title.
Leadership is more than influence.

There will always be more regarding spiritual leadership. If we approach the task with humility and love, we can realize growth in the church and bring glory to our God.

But there will always be more! 

If we act now, more souls will enjoy the beauty of heaven.

Position

March 9, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Too many leaders have the mindset that they cannot lead unless they have a position, or once they have a position then they will be able to lead.

While having a position does not make one a good leader, position identifies a responsibility. Spiritual leaders are positioned with a responsibility to help others. 

It is about helping others…

…understand there is hope for the future.
…reach their full potential in spiritual maturity.
…obtain the promised eternal inheritance.

Several years ago, I heard this equation: ability + opportunity = responsibility. After some thought, doesn’t it sound like a good position?

Peace

March 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A few moments of reading or watching the news reveals the desire for peace, which seems to be unattainable.

Peace is not the absence of conflict. True peace is only found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He is our peace. His purpose in coming to earth and going to the cross was to provide all nations with peace, uniting all people from every tribe, nation, and tongue into one body.

Our task as leaders is to help others find the only peace that provides hope and unity, which can only be found in the true Prince of peace.

When we think souls, there is a renewed purpose for helping others enjoy what only Jesus can give.

True Gentleman

March 5, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

General Robert E. Lee said, “The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone; but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman…The gentleman does not needlessly and unnecessarily remind an offender of a wrong he may have committed against him. He can only forgive; he can forget; and he strives for that nobleness of self and mildness of character which imparts sufficient strength to let the past be put in the past.”

What a lesson for leaders today. A true gentleman demonstrates character that knows how to treat those who can do nothing for them.

Character of Christ

March 4, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

You may or may not remember the television show To Tell The Truth. Two of the three participants involved would lie about events and people in their lives in an effort to fool a panel of people questioning them.

Leadership must be different.

People only follow leaders they trust. As leaders, our character should stand on its own. We should always be a people of our word and of the Word. As Jesus said, “Let your yes be yes, and your no, no.” 

There should never be a question as to our identity, and our character must exemplify the Christlike leadership we read about in scripture.

Choices

March 3, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Most choices in life have little or no consequential value, but a few choices do. For example, where we live, who we marry, children, raising children, etc.

The greatest choice, however, is connected to our relationship with God.

In order to take a step in the right direction as leaders, we need to make choices that will help others find the path to eternal life.

We share good news for overcoming the past. We give confidence for today. We provide hope for a better tomorrow.

Others seek someone to lead them in the right direction. Let us step up to the challenge and lead for the cause of our Lord.

Advocate

March 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A champion, upholder, backer, supporter: Everyone needs an advocate.

Jesus is our Advocate. As an advocate, He comes alongside and stands in our place.

Consider our position as leaders.

When people struggle in their faith, deal with the challenges of life, or step out to accept responsibility, will we be an advocate for them?

During a time of temptation, personal trial, or spiritual growth, leaders must be an advocate.

The necessity is vital to the development of the Lord’s church. Christians need to know the Advocate we have in Jesus and they need to know the advocate they have in our leadership.

What Does It Cost?

February 27, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What does it cost to get an education? What does it cost to raise a family? What does it cost to enjoy freedom?

What does it cost to be a leader? The answer will vary depending on the individual and type of leadership required.

Consider the cost of spiritual leadership.

Regarding Jesus, it involved His life. We can safely say the same will be required of us. Although it may not involve our physical death, we should be ready and willing if it did.

Perhaps the most important cost to remember is one of being a servant. The cost involves putting others above ourselves.

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