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Change in Leadership

October 12, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The general mindset of leadership is about changing others. After all, spiritually speaking, we are leading, right? The purpose of our leadership is changing others, right? Are we not supposed to change others?

However, before we can change others we must first change ourselves. It is easy to ask others to do what we are either unwilling to do or have not done yet.

The power of change, however, begins with us. When we make changes in our own lives first, then we are setting an example for others to see why they should change also.

When leaders provide the example, then consistency is the model.

Motivating the Unmotivated

October 11, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What motivates you? We need to determine the motivating factors that enable us to reach our goals.

Leaders are also tasked with motivating people who often times appear to be unmotivated. How? Ask a few simple questions.

Do the people involved know they are supposed to do a specific task?
Do they know how to perform the actions required?
When was the last time they were reminded?
Are the reasons these actions are important clearly stated?
Are there clear guidelines of the consequences?
Are regular evaluations of progress in place?

Once these questions are answered, appealing to the self-interests of others can assist in the motivation needed.

Spiritual Growth

October 10, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How can we measure spiritual growth? The most common answer is an increase in Bible knowledge. This is why we are pushed to spend more time studying our Bibles.

Without a doubt, we need to grow in our knowledge of God’s word. However, knowledge of God’s word alone does not equate to spiritual growth, and we all know it’s true.

Measuring or determining spiritual growth / health, occurs on the battle field of application.

Leaders must find ways that bridge the gap from the first century writing of God’s word into the twenty-first century life. The task is not easy.

Planning

October 7, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Everyone knows the value of good planning. Leaders especially appreciate the need to make the proper plans to reach established goals.

Plans are not goals.

Plans involve the activities necessary to reach our goals.

How vital is it we have plans? There is an old adage used by several that says, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.”

We all need short and long-term goals. The same is true at every corporate level. How we plan to reach our goals makes a difference.

Once we set up goals, let us sit down and establish the details of a proper plan to ensure success.

Teamwork

October 6, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Understanding teamwork and training as a team is obviously significant to the overall success of the group. However, there are some “do’s and don’ts” to fully comprehend training as a team.

Training and working as a team does not place everyone in an equal position. There are specific roles each member has for the unit to function properly.

Training and working as a team does place everyone on the same page. When a unit works as a team, the goals are communicated and understood.

Training as a team has great advantages for any organization. When we work together, each fulfilling our necessary roles, everyone wins.

Seize the Day

October 5, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

People often need a specific day to work on changes in their life. Some start working on better habits in life and others find ways to stop bad ones.

Recognizing the need to improve our lives is a positive step in the right direction.

Is today a new beginning to lead a…

Soul to the light of our Savior?
Straying brother or sister to the family of God?
Deeper study into the truths of God’s word?
More passionate approach to speak with God in prayer?

Whatever the need, every day is a new beginning. Let us achieve spiritual leadership for our Lord in this day.

Physical and Spiritual

October 4, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

We need to take care of our physical health. Instead of a fad diet, be moderate. Learn to not eat beyond comfort. Add exercise. This is not a push to be in the gym five times a week, but taking small steps. Why not park further from the store and walk? Twenty to thirty minutes a day of brisk walking will bring surprising results.

Nothing takes greater precedence than our spiritual health. This is not about reading and praying more. Obviously, we all need to do so. However, spiritual health involves application of what is written. Instead of speaking in anger, think of the song “Angry Words.”

A Leader’s Golden Rule

October 3, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Several variations of the “Golden Rule” are commonly known. It might be “do unto others as they have done unto you,” or “do unto others before they do unto you.”

However, Jesus said “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

How do we want to be treated as a leader? With respect, understanding, love, appreciation, patience, etc.? If this is how we want to be treated, Jesus would tell us to treat others this way first!

If we are not careful, it is easy to react, instead of acting as we should. We must also be careful to guard against overreacting.

Informing Others

September 30, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The challenge to leadership exists when there is a lack of communication.

When leaders do not keep others informed, people grow suspicious, begin to distrust leaders, doubt a leaders ability, and become anxious.

However, when leaders keep others informed, great things can happen.

What kind of information needs to be provided?

Inform others why changes are being made.
Inform others of the plans for the change.
Inform others of who will be needed to accomplish the change.
Inform others of challenges / or hindrances facing the plans.
Inform others of the needs.

When leaders communicate / inform others, trustworthy and loyal relationships develop. It is time for God’s leaders to lead.

Global Leadership

September 29, 2022 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How does the word global have a place in leadership?

The influence of one person can move a nation, lead an army, direct a revolution, carve out a place in history, or change the life of one person.

We far too often underestimate what can be done with the influence we have on the circle of people we meet on a daily basis.

Instead of thinking how can we do something revolutionary, why not think of changing the life of one person. Who knows how God may be working through the person we influence to make a global difference.

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