Tag: SIBI

Leadership Scars

March 23, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Most people have scars. They are the result of surgery, an accident, or some foolish activity.

Scars can also be emotional, mental, and spiritual, often left for the same reasons.

What do scars leave behind?

They leave us with a reminder of what caused it.

Scars remind us of pain involved.
Scars show us the incredible wisdom and power of God.
Scars serve as a reminder to be cautious about creating future scars.

The greatest reminder of scars is found in the hands and feet of our Savior. The example that left Him with these scars should always be a reminder of what our leadership is all about.

Actions and Motives

March 22, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders give of their time and ability to help others. It demands their attention and willingness to see others reach their greatest potential. Whatever it takes becomes the mindset of spiritual leaders who sacrifice their own will for the will of God.

The idea of selflessness is so interrelated it becomes difficult to distinguish. However, the difference is seen in the action of one and the motivation in the other. Effective leadership will make sacrifices, but the reason they make them is the selfless heart of God’s servant.

These two concepts speak for themselves, but the related ideas help all of us lead with the right actions and motives.

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.

Communication

March 20, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

A key practice of spiritual leaders is prayer, which is significant for a couple of reasons.

First, leaders understand the need to communicate with the One who is in control of all things. To have an audience with God yields the greatest power in every situation.

Second, understanding how communication works with God also helps leaders understand the need for effective communication with others.

Communication is a noteworthy subject in every relationship. While it applies to leaders, it also applies to everyone.

When leaders are effective communicators issues are resolved more quickly and progress results.

Primal Leaders

March 17, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Primal comes from a Latin word meaning “first.” The idea relates to the beginnings, first things, primary, essential, and foundational elements of all that is connected to life: intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual.

When thinking about leadership, the need is evident to understand the primary / first elements that must be in place for success.

A few elements that are building blocks for all leaders include integrity, honesty, strong work ethic, passion, confidence in God, discipline, and balance.

These are the “primal” of leadership.

Using these as a foundation, leaders can build strength and character providing hope for everyone who follows.

Self-Serving Leaders

March 16, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders must be cautious about what they say, how they write, and the influence they have when leading others.

When one’s speech (spoken or written) is filled with personal pronouns, e.g. “me,” “myself,” and “I,” they need to step back and evaluate what, or perhaps more appropriately, who they are promoting.

True spiritual leadership must be focused on the good of others, even at the expense of self.

How can we demonstrate love if our words and actions betray that love for the purpose of serving self?

Leadership is filled with challenges, not the least of which is self.

Choices in Leadership

March 15, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Colin Powell once said, “You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.”

It would be easy to make choices for someone else. After all, a leader is supposed to have the answers, right?

However, if leaders made decisions for others, wouldn’t others be positioned to make choices for them?

When we make choices for others there is always a possibility of resentment, and certain expectations are often created.

Making choices for others can also lead to an unhealthy dependency.

Leadership involves helping others make the right choices, not making choices for them.

The Catalyst

March 14, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When a leader serves as a catalyst amazing things happen.

One main characteristic of a catalyst is that of helping others.

In their book, The Starfish and the Spider, Brafman and Beckstrom researched several areas concerning leadership and the qualities of a catalyst.

Consistent with each was their desire to help others.

Spiritual catalysts are able to effect powerful influence because they desire to help others.

They help others see and reach their potential, while connecting them with people who can assist them on the journey.

The need for catalysts is significant in the development of the Lord’s kingdom.

Confidentiality

March 13, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

One of the most critical areas in leadership involves an understanding of confidentiality. Leaders must know how to keep something in confidence.

Followers need to know they can place their feelings, even their very lives, into the hands of someone they trust.

The ability to keep something in confidence makes leaders approachable and strengthens the bond of relationships.

Confidentiality is a privilege that provides guidelines for developing greater leadership.

Leaders must guard what has been placed into their sacred trust. When they do, the character they develop builds a leadership worth following.

What Now?

March 10, 2023 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

How did we get here? This is a common question asked when…

…principles have been compromised and the consequences are greater than expected.

…plans are not implemented and the impending results end in failure.

…guidelines are not recognized and chaos emerges.

…tragedy strikes and no steps were taken to prepare for it.

When we find ourselves at a place we did not intend, desire, or plan for, we wonder “how did I get here?”

Knowing how we get where we are is the not the question we should ask.

The question we need to ask and answer is, “What are we going to do now to move forward?”

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