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Substance of Character

December 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Character is foundational to the success of leadership. We know this to be true, but what is the substance of our character.

Psalm 15:2 contributes three key elements: a way of life, work ethic, and manner of speech. Character is defined by three phrases.

We must walk with integrity.
We must work righteousness.
We must speak truth in our heart.

While all three words (integrity, righteousness, and truth) are essential to our character, the idea behind the other three words (walk, work, and speak) is not simply about what we do, but who we are on the inside. Here is where true character begins.

Godly Character

December 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Much has been written on the subject of character.

However, it should go without saying that a leader’s character is invaluable. Without godly character, a leader cannot succeed in leading as God desires.

Character is the substance of leadership. Where we find character, we will always find leadership.

John Maxwell writes, “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” General Norman Schwarzkopf said, “Leadership is the potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”

These thoughts alone emphasize the vital need for a deeper study and understanding of this subject.

An Expression of Doubt

December 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Thomas often receives the greatest criticism because of his desire to see the hands and side of Jesus.

However, scripture teaches that all the apostles fled when Jesus was condemned to die. All the apostles initially doubted reports from the women who claimed they had seen Him.

It should not take a visible manifestation of Jesus to recognize that the whole of who we are is connected to Jesus as Lord.

Thomas was one who challenged the report, demonstrated in his expression of doubt. However, once he saw Jesus, he did not hesitate to confess what all leaders should place at the foundation of their leadership.

Contextual Leadership

December 19, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Context is an interesting word with a variety of meanings and applications. From a particular written document to specific circumstances or statements, the context should determine the approach.

What is the “context” of our leadership?

By examining the circumstances surrounding our opportunity to lead, what approach do we take when it comes to leading others?

Do we find ourselves out of context?

We need to serve within the context which God has given us to serve.

The context of our Lord’s leadership was one of serving others, placing their needs above His own. Our leadership must be in the same context.

Payoff

December 18, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As a leader, a question needs to be answered. What is the real payoff for our leadership?

There are several answers, but here is a thought.

The real payoff comes when the lives of followers change. This is what our leadership is all about. We are trying to change lives, eternally.

When we examine the work of Christ at the cross, the payoff is witnessed in the lives changed around the world.

Spiritual leadership is not about seeking fame, popularity, and wealth. The payoff is summed up in the people who will see heaven because of our leadership.

Role Model

December 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Teaching provides an opportunity to influence the greatest amount of people at one time. However, Rosabeth Moss Kantor says, “Leaders are more powerful role models when they learn than when they teach.”

When I read the quote it reminded me of the most powerful leaders that live. They are learners first, then teachers.

When students see their teachers passionate about learning and sharing what they learn, it excites everyone involved in the process. What a powerful combination!

If we want to grow in our leadership example and be the kind of role model others can emulate, then exemplify this thought.

God and Others

December 16, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Biblical leadership can never be about you or me. Then what is our leadership about?

It’s about God. Every thought, word and action is focused on our God. We are to glorify Him, lift Him up, and point others to Him.

It’s also about others. The very idea of leading is about others. We are in the business of leading people. Our leadership is necessitated by helping others come to God.

If we really want to make a difference and leave a dynamic legacy, then we need to understand the nature and purpose of our leadership.

It is first about God and, second, it is about others.

A Student Leader

December 15, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

There is something special about the opportunity to learn from others, either from a book, in a classroom, experience, or one on one.

Some lessons are easier to learn than others. There are some lessons we do not like learning, even though they must be learned.

Being a student is one of the vital needs in leadership.

We never want to reach a point where we think we have made it, there is no need to learn anything more.

Throughout life there will be numerous lessons to learn. We need to take advantage of every opportunity to be a student. Doing so will improve our leadership.

Promising Leadership

December 12, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“Never make a promise you can’t keep.” I heard this for the first time many years ago.

The point is valid. We need to be careful and thoughtful before speaking.

Jesus noted the need for us to be careful about our words. Our yes should mean yes and our no, no. When we say we will do something, then do it.

Nothing is more frustrating than when someone says, “I’ll call you right back,” and they never do. This is magnified even more when it extends into areas of leadership.

A leader must be bound to their word.

Never make a promise you can’t keep!

A Question of Leadership

December 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Answering questions can be challenging. Some questions make us very uncomfortable.

How will we answer for our leadership? To whom will we answer?

The truth remains! We are going to lead, the question is where will we lead?

Are we leading others to a better life in this present world, or in relationship to God?

Will others view our leadership as serving others or serving ourselves?

Why are we leading?

Leadership is not intended to be disheartening or discouraging. We are challenged to lead in the greatest arena, with the greatest motive, for the greatest cause.

Where will we lead?

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