Tag: Leadership

Power of Mattering

February 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

My daughter recently gave me a book by Zach Mercurio, The Power of Mattering. As I have read, one thought stood out: When people feel like they don’t matter, or that what they do doesn’t matter, then nothing matters.

What a thought for spiritual leaders to consider!

People are far too often overlooked. I’ve heard leaders say, “They just slipped through the cracks.” Tragic!!

We must help people feel like they matter, because they do. Not only this, we need to help them see that what they do matters, because it does.

If we fail in this task, it should not surprise us that nothing matters to them.

Purposeful Leadership

January 30, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Jill Briscoe’s book Jonah and the Worm is one for all ages. This quick read provides a great connection to leadership.

God’s purpose is not always understood at first. There will be times we do not understand God’s purpose until we have completed His will.

Whoever does God’s will is great in His eyes, even though they may be small. Leaders should never overlook the influence of anyone regardless of their size or contribution.

It is not the length, but the power of the message that changes lives. Jonah’s message was five words and changed an entire city. The lesson? Think before speaking.

We need to constantly learn how to improve our leadership.

Connected

January 29, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Are you connected? Most grandparents love the use of FaceTime. This technological tool allows you to see the person you called when talking to them.

The use of FaceTime has relevance and significance to leadership.

You must have a connection to use it. Are you connected to those who follow?

The stronger the connection, the greater ability to communicate. The value of being connected to others enhances your ability to lead in powerful ways.

The connection is most effective when you see others. Forms of electronic communication may suffice. However, the best results occur face to face.

Try a little real face-time and watch the difference.

One Day

January 28, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If we knew we only had one day to live, what would we do?

Would we spend all our time on Facebook, scanning the internet, watching movies, worrying about what we are going to wear?

Would we be consumed with the appearance of our house?

Would we put off talking to a neighbor, coworker, friend, or relative about Jesus?

I am sure a number of provoking thoughts and piercing questions come to mind.

Life is uncertain. As spiritual leaders, what would we do if we only had one day? If we know the answer, then let us prioritize our lives to act accordingly.

Checklists

January 27, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

It is amazing how much more effectively we work and all we can accomplish when we have a checklist.

Spiritual leaders need to form a checklist. The list takes into consideration the three Ws.

Who we lead is crucial to understanding how we lead.

What needs to be accomplished addresses needs, abilities, opportunities, responsibilities, and the dreams of others.

Why we lead helps us see clearly the direction ahead for the plans we formulate and follow.

When we take a few simple ideas and ask ourselves the right questions, the checklist will lead to greater efficiency and accomplishment for the Lord.

For Life

January 26, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Recently, my wife and I attended the wedding of a dear friend. Weddings are exciting. A great deal of work goes into making about 25-30 minutes a special half hour in the lives of two people.

As vows are exchanged, “for life” takes on a new significance.

We all know that challenges come, family problems arise, and health difficulties occur. However, we can face and overcome them all when we understand what we mean by “for life.”

Leadership is the same. It must be “for life.” It is an opportunity, not a chore. It is a privilege, not drudgery.

We can make a difference when we know it is for life.

Determination, Development, Demonstration

January 23, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We have examined several areas about character in the past and it cannot be overstated. Character is the very substance of leadership.

General Norman Schwarzkopf is credited with saying, “Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.”

Character is about the head, heart, and hands of a leader.

Determination is the head, development is the heart, and demonstration is the hands of character.

Where there is character, there is leadership! We need strategy, but strategy takes a distant second place to the necessity of character as leaders.

Negativity

January 22, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Negativity is a powerful influence. Whether age, circumstances of life, challenges within the church, or any number of areas, we can easily become cynical.

We cannot and must not allow daily external situations influence our efforts in making change.

We not only have a reason to live, but a reason to have joy in this life, as we anticipate the coming of an eternal one.

Our efforts as leaders must be to make a positive change. The external circumstances will always exist and challenge the core of leadership. However, we must arise above it and lead to make a positive change, beginning with us.

Balance and Priorities

January 21, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A gentleman at the local fitness center once said, “anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” 

The common application of this idea is a “workaholic.” We easily get wrapped up and consumed in various areas of what we do.

How do we prevent falling into this trap of obsessiveness and overdoing it?

We need balance. Balancing family, work, and other activities is challenging. If not careful, we become imbalanced and overdo one above the other.

We need to evaluate priorities. We need to live according to the proper priorities of God, family, work.

While there are other ideas to consider, these steps will help us prevent overdoing as leaders.

Exceptional

January 20, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We consider something or someone exceptional that is outstanding, out of the ordinary, unusual, or atypical.

How do we characterize our leadership? Would the word exceptional fit? How are we pursuing a leadership that is exceptional?

Servanthood leadership quickly demonstrates this exceptional mindset.

Placing the needs of others above our own is not the usual or ordinary approach to leadership.

This explains why spiritual leaders are atypical. From the motive to the activity, others can easily spot exceptional leaders.

A little self-examination goes a long way to help us step up to be exceptional leaders.

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