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Questions

February 5, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The questions asked by God and Jesus are convicting.

God asked Adam and Eve, “Where are you?” Why? He wanted them to realize where they were in relationship to Him.

Do we know where we are in relationship to God?

After Peter tells Jesus he would lay down his life for Him, Jesus asks, “Will you lay down your life for Me?”

Would we lay down our life for Jesus?

Will we live for Him?

Seems strange to think we would lay down our life for Him, yet be unwilling to live for Him, doesn’t it?

Take a moment and ask a few questions and think about the answers.

Recognizing Problems

January 16, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders face numerous tests that define their leadership. Arnold Glasow said, “One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.”

How is it possible? Here are a few suggestions.

Accept that problems will happen. Denying or ignoring potential problems only invites an emergency.

Practice listening skills. Many problems can be detected sooner if leaders listened more carefully.

Ask appropriate questions. At the first sign of a problem, ask questions related to the situation. 

Learn from the past. Lessons learned from previous experience provide a foundation for the future.

These suggestions are initial steps in the right direction.

The Right Questions

April 15, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How often do we need an answer, yet do not know how to get it?

John Maxwell says, “You can’t find the right answer if you are asking the wrong question.”

What will help?

1) Think before speaking.
2) Be clear and direct with questions.
3) Be genuine.
4) Do not assume anything.
5) Learn what “not” to ask.

There are answers, but we must learn to ask the right questions to get the answers needed.

Questions

January 7, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Are your goals self-serving, or do you strive for what is best eternally?

Do your decisions provide an advantage to your career and future, or better equip someone else?

Are you driven by an agenda, or a simplistic and pure love for the betterment of God’s kingdom?

When you study, do you strive to learn the truth or find a way to justify your position?

I wish it was easier, but it isn’t. Personally, I do not like answering these questions, but it must be done.

We must examine ourselves honestly, admit mistakes, act Christ-like, and pray for God’s strength to do what is right.

Improving Communication

December 3, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Communication is challenging. We usually think others understand clearly. Often times, we even expect others to read our minds, the old reading between the lines.

However, others do not always understand. Thus, we need to work on our ability to communicate. Every leader must constantly work to improve their communication skills.

Learn to listen. Stop reading between the lines or thinking of what to say next.

Repeat back what was heard. This step ensures understanding.

Ask questions. This helps clarify areas we might have misunderstood.

Think before responding. Take time to consider a proper response.

Catalyst…part 2

January 30, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As a catalyst, leaders incite forward and positive movement. For a leader to benefit in developing the characteristics of a catalyst, there must be a genuine interest in others.

A genuine interest in others requires a few key components.

1) Ability to listen. We must listen to the words, body language, and tone of voice.

2) Eye contact. Avoid looking at your watch. While challenging, it is vital to showing interest.

3) Appropriate questions. Ask polite questions, interest questions, and caring questions.

A few key components make a catalyst leader effective in their leadership.

Catalyst…part 2

January 19, 2024 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As a catalyst, leaders incite forward and positive movement. For a leader to benefit in developing the characteristics of a catalyst, there must be a genuine interest in others.

A genuine interest in others requires a few key components.

1) Ability to listen. We must listen to the words, body language, and tone of voice.

2) Eye contact. Avoid looking at your watch. While challenging, it is vital to showing interest.

3) Appropriate questions. Ask polite questions, interest questions, and caring questions.

A few key components make a catalyst leader effective in their leadership.

Two Questions

June 14, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Two words with three letters each. The most powerful questions to be considered.

The first is why? The implication is to determine the purpose behind decisions being made and actions taken.

Why does this task require leadership?
Why should we pursue this direction?
Why is this work important?
Why is this the best course of action?

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

How do I become a better leader?
How will we accomplish the task?
How should we handle obstacles?
How can we get others involved?

Nothing could be stronger from a spiritual perspective.

Genuine Interest

March 21, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A genuine interest in others is easier said than done. As well, there are some individuals we are more genuinely interested in than others.

Having a genuine interest in all people requires a few key components.

Genuine interest requires the ability to listen. Learn to listen with your ears and your heart.

Genuine interest requires eye contact. When there is disinterest, focus on good eye contact.

Genuine interest requires appropriate questions. Who? What? When? Where? How? and Why? all help identify interests.

A few key components, like a genuine interest in others, makes an effective leader.

Preventing Emergencies

February 10, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Recognizing problems in advance and preventing them from becoming emergencies both provide powerful benefits.

What can a leader do to recognize these problems in advance?

Accept that problems will happen. Living in denial, ignoring, or hoping a problem will go away is an invitation for an emergency.

Practice good communication. Many problems could be detected sooner if leaders listened more carefully.

Ask appropriate questions. At the first sign of a problem, learn to ask the right questions.

Learn from the past. Lessons learned from previous experience are a foundation for the future.

There are no exact lists to resolve every problem in advance. However, these few will help.

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