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Frustration

February 18, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What is it that frustrates us the most? While the list is endless, here are a few.

Incompetence?
Arrogance?
Hypocrisy?
Deception?

Do we get frustrated when we see any or all of the above?

Leadership is not unique when it comes to frustration. Followers get frustrated when they see leadership involved in any of these areas also.

John Maxwell is credited with saying, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”

It begins with us as leaders to set the example, providing a standard to follow. We must demonstrate patience and understanding in gently leading others to this standard, not condemning or acting condescendingly concerning their actions.

Promised Land

February 17, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We’ve heard about the land God promises His people. In the Old Testament it was a “land flowing with milk and honey.”

Today, we live with anticipation of a land God has promised, a land beyond anything we can comprehend.

This land will be one of rest where there will be no sickness or death.

Two great truths:

One, we live in a world enslaved to sin. They need someone to lead them to a better land.

Two, God’s people need leaders who will help them keep their focus on this promised land.

The world and the church need leaders who can see the promised land and are willing to lead others there.

Greatness

February 16, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders face many challenges. One of the greatest is learning that we are all leaders. With this in mind, how should we lead?

Dale Archer said, “When you’re always trying to conform to the norm, you lose your uniqueness, which can be the foundation for your greatness.”

We lead because people need hope.
We lead because salvation is at stake.
We lead because God needs leaders.
We lead because it makes a difference.

Since this is true, let us not conform to how the world sees leadership. Let us rise up and establish a foundation of greatness, leading as the servants God has called us to be in His kingdom.

The 3 C’s

February 13, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We protect many things in life. We keep them safe.

Have we ever consider the importance of providing the kind of leadership that ensures safety. Developing the 3 C’s is one approach. 

Communication: Developing effective communication––speaking and listening––is essential to safety.

Consistency: We must guard against hypocrisy. What we profess and how we live should match. Consistency is vital for safety.

Compassion: Do others know we care about them? The compassion we demonstrate can be one of the most important areas of safety.

Our efforts to help others feel safe ensures growth and development for the Lord’s kingdom.

Lovin’ It, Really?

February 12, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A few years ago, drive thru attendants at McDonalds used to say, “Welcome to McDonalds. I’m lovin’ it. May I take your order.”

My question is, “Do they really love it?” Or, does the tone of their voice indicate otherwise?

The idea here is formidable for leadership. We should express our enthusiasm and demonstrate our love for God through our leadership of others.

This does not mean we will always have good days, that life will be filled with comfort and convenience, or free from tragedy, illness or difficulty.

It means our joy is found in knowing we can face the challenges of life with confidence, because the outcome of completeness and a hope of an eternal dwelling is far greater than anything this life offers.

White Water?

February 11, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“This is the world of white water where we have to change to survive; where we have to develop to thrive; and, paradoxically, where the very act of change increases the risk that we won’t survive.” Randall White, Phillip Hodgson and Stuart Craine, The Future of Leadership: A White Water Revolution

This quote speaks to the incredible changing world we live in and the need to make changes to survive in it. We must grow, develop for success, and know the very risk we take could be the end of us. 

Saying, “Yes,” involves a risk, but the opportunities for growth and changing the eternal destiny of someone else are worth it!

Globalization

February 10, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

No longer is it a matter of if or when, globalization is here, and now!

We often hear people say, “It’s a small world.” Why not? Since the touch of a button can send messages to the other side of the planet.

We need to ask a few questions.

Are we aware of the changes globally? Economically? Politically? Socially? Religiously?

Have we considered how to embrace these changes?

Does our current plan involve a domestic or global approach?

How are we preparing spiritual leaders within a global context?

We need to answer these questions as the Lord’s church, and take steps to lead with a global perspective.

Get Out Of The Box

February 9, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The Arbinger Institute’s book Leadership and Self-Deception is amazing. There are numerous lessons, but here’s the main point.

When we know the right decision, but do not make it, we betray ourselves and get into a box of self-deception.

When this happens, we elevate our own virtues and inflate the faults of others, casting blame on their motives, abilities, attitudes, and work ethic.

This vicious cycle keeps us in conflict. We blame others for the problem, yet ignore the real problem centered on the choice we made and our need to justify that choice. 

How can we get out of this box? Read the book.

Moral Leadership

February 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Higher morality calls us to a greater hope, but the only way is through understanding, faith, and a respect for the authority of God and His word. Without this respect, what purpose is there for achieving a higher morality?

After receiving the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari Maathai said, “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now.”

Twenty-two years have passed since this thought was expressed and it is just as relevant and needed today.

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.

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