Tag: SIBI

Success or Failure?

January 20, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Although the origin is unknown, I’ve heard several versions of this thought, “I do not know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

Many do not lead because they are afraid to fail. If everyone had this attitude, where would we be spiritually? If no one had the courage to lead, what would happen to the church? We know it is impossible to please everyone.

Therefore…

Lead with the Bible as the basis for all decisions.
Make decisions with confidence.
Communicate decisions clearly.
Express why the decisions are made.
Understand not everyone will like or agree with all decisions.

A Complete Summary

January 17, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

“The conclusion, when all has been heard: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.”

This is true for any generation, culture, and country.

What is the conclusion of the matter when it comes to our leadership?

Can we summarize the our purpose as leaders in terms that apply to everyone?

Do we point people to the One with answers for life?

What answer will we give concerning our leadership when called into account?

When we stand before the throne of Christ, let us make sure the conclusion of the matter is clear regarding our leadership.

Time

January 16, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Keeping up with the movement of time gets more and more challenging.

The clock is ticking.

The bottom line is we all have the same amount time moving at the same speed. We were born into the realm of time and it just keeps ticking.

Spiritual leadership, however, should focus attention on the realm with no time, where the clock never ticks.

We cannot comprehend with our finite minds the eternal realm. It is impossible! By faith we know it exists and at some point the realm of time will end.

We must be ready and we need to influence others to be ready also.

Seat Belt Leadership

January 15, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Seat belts are designed to protect drivers and passengers in the event of accidents. The purpose of a seat belt raises an important thought for leaders.

Spiritual leaders are to provide protection in the event of temptation, trial, struggle, and weakness. Our influence should create confidence in our ability to provide safety. What does this mean? Think about the similarities:

1) We must be there when the need exists.
2) We must connect with people to be useful.
3) We must protect without being uncomfortable.
4) We must signal when someone is unprotected.

Style or Principle?

January 14, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Thomas Jefferson once said, “In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.”

Spiritual leaders face challenges every day. There are personality conflicts, trivial matters, life changing decisions, and numerous other areas that weigh heavy on the hearts of those who lead.

There are times when leaders must be flexible. However, other times require a determined stance for what is right.

Jefferson provided a good “rule-of-thumb”. In spiritual language perhaps we could say it this way, “In matters of opinion, go along and get along. In matters of truth, stand strong.”

The Missing Link

January 13, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What do organizations need to receive champion status?

They must be a team. People must work together for a common purpose to win.

They must be dedicated. When the goal is clear, people are committed, and plans are executed properly, victory awaits.

There must be ability. Combining one’s role with their ability encourages everyone involved.

There must be leadership. Teamwork, dedication, and ability are not enough. People need leadership.

Spiritually, we are a team that is dedicated and abounding in ability. We need spiritual leaders to step up and provide the missing link.

Crisis

January 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders are in high demand, from political to spiritual arenas. In time of crisis what should we do? We could…

1) Do nothing.
2) Deny there is a crisis and continue the same course.
3) Ignore the crisis hoping it will take care of itself.
4) Procrastinate and allow the wrong leadership to take control.
5) Address the crisis with a plan of action to change the direction.

Developing a plan of action requires us to account for the following.

1) Acknowledge the problem(s).
2) Examine the severity.
3) Remove the element(s) poisoning it.
4) Develop a support system.
5) Begin a plan to prepare future leaders.

We can change the future, but we must act now!

Spring Change

January 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

As the harshness of winter grips the days ahead, we look forward to changes brought on by spring. Change can be good or bad. Change is necessary to reach our goals, and change is Biblical.

Instability generally results from changes winter ushers in with spring. Tornadoes, hail, lightening, and other unstable weather is common. Change does not come quickly, easily, or without resistance.

The most beautiful part of spring is seeing all of nature regain life. After a dormant winter, spring rains and sunshine bring life. The change is amazing, even through the instability produced.

Our leadership should provide stability and assurance through the changes that produce spiritual life.

Great Divide

January 8, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A great divide is described as the distance between two objects physically, figuratively, and spiritually.

Several thoughts arise to explain how a great divide is born and developed regarding spiritual leadership.

Pride: When people perceive a leader as prideful, the message is no longer effective.

Selfishness: A spirit of self-centeredness prevents a leader from seeing the possibilities in others and hinders growth.

Prejudice: To prejudge someone or a situation without proper information leaves a leader without good judgment.

The Great Divide can be an insurmountable barrier and destructive to leadership. We must guard our words and actions to prevent it.

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.

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