Tag: Purpose

Passionate Leaders…

November 18, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

What are we passionate about? Do we find ourselves involved in activities for hours without any thought to the time? What drives our lives?

Howard Thurman said, “Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Spiritual matters must breathe passion into our lives. When seeking God’s kingdom is a priority, when reaching others with Jesus is the purpose of each breath, when worshiping God is at the heart of our activity, and when a love for truth drives us deeper into His word, we have the building blocks for passionate leadership.

Leadership Opportunities…

November 6, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Opportunities are associated with choosing to walk the right path. These opportunities connect to short and long-term planning that help us achieve success.

One of the most important areas to consider involves the tools we carry to assist us in the journey.

Remove blinders. An awareness of our surroundings coupled with a willingness to help is vital.

Avoid distractions. Know the areas that create distractions and learn to avoid them.

Stay focused. Staying focused on the right path reminds us of the purpose behind our walk.

Spiritual Leadership…

October 27, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

The heart of a spiritual leader has resolve. Consider the following.

Spiritual leaders are determined, unwavering in the decided course of action.

Spiritual leaders are purposeful. Nothing is done by accident. They are intentional.

Spiritual leaders are adamant. They cannot be persuaded or distracted by trivial matters.

Spiritual leaders make the decision of courage when they must lead in moments of fear.

Spiritual leaders are unshakable. Leaders are pulled in many directions. However, they cannot be shaken from their foundation.

Pressure in Leadership…

July 27, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Pressure has multiple meanings: 1) Continuous physical force exerted on an object, 2) Persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make or coerce someone to do something.

There is no doubt leadership comes with strong elements of pressure.

How do leaders handle pressure when it arises?

The best place to begin is with fervent prayer.

Learn to relieve pressure through activity. Exercise is a start.

Create expectations that are achievable and realistic.

Break big chunks into smaller ones and focus on one at a time.

Never forget the purpose of perfecting us into the people God wants and needs us to be in His service.

Two Powerful Leadership Questions…

July 24, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Two words with three letters establish the most powerful questions a leader can ask.

The first is why? This question determines the purpose behind decisions made and actions taken.

Why pursue this direction?
Why is this work important?
Why is this the best course of action?

The second is how? Once we know the purpose, we must determine how we will fulfill it.

How will we accomplish this task?
How should we handle obstacles?
How can we get others involved?

If leaders take the time to determine the answers, the path to success is much clearer.

A Choice of Leadership…

April 9, 2020 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

Colin Powell once said, “You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.”

When leaders make choices for others, it can lead to resentment. An increase in certain expectations develops when leaders make decisions for others. Making choices for others also leads to an unhealthy dependency.

Leading is about relationships and leading others involves helping them make the right choices, not making choices for them.

Leadership has the potential of influencing others for a greater purpose. Let us always lead with the desire to help others see and make the choice of heaven.

Passing The Leadership Test…

October 30, 2019 bobturner Daily Leadership, Uncategorized 0 Comments

One of my favorite quotes on leadership comes from Walter Lippmann, “The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men, the conviction and the will to carry on.”

The great task before us is to leave others with the conviction that consumes us.

Then, we must learn how to instill in others the desire to continue carrying out that conviction with the will that drives our purpose.

This test will not be passed easily, but when we do, the result ensures the success of our efforts as spiritual leaders for the cause of Christ.

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