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Motivation

July 25, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Motivating others to act or move in a specific direction can be difficult, and defining motivation is tricky.

What exactly do we mean when we say someone is unmotivated?

Do people know what they are supposed to do?
Do they know how to achieve the task?
When was the last time we reminded them?
Have we made it clear why this is valuable?
Are there regular times of evaluation?

Motivation involves an appeal to self-interests. When we carefully establish our approach, we begin to see changes in those we want to motivate.

Faith

July 24, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The more reliable the leader, the more trust is developed. The result is confidence.

Paul was confident in his Savior. John spoke of the confidence we have in prayer.

The common thread in both thoughts is faith.

Our confidence is built on faith.

With faith in the power of God, impossibility is eliminated.
With faith in the working of God, prayers are answered.
With faith in the power of God working in us, we can change the world.

I pray our leadership possesses the confidence God intended for a people of faith.

Trust

July 23, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Where there is trust, growth, development, and lower costs result.

When we trust someone, everything clearly runs more smoothly and quickly. However, when trust is not a part of the relationship, there are challenges to what is said and done by both sides.

One of our primary goals in leadership is to establish relationships built on trust.

Trust increases the amount of work accomplished.
Trust decreases the expenses of the overall task.
Trust builds comfort and confidence.
Trust changes everything.

Take time to read Stephen Covey’s book The Speed of Trust.

Making Leaders

July 22, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Numerous factors determine the making of a leader. Vince Lombardi said, “Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born, leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work.”

It all comes down to two four lettered words…hard work!

When leaders work hard, their character demonstrates leadership.

When leaders work hard, success is the reward.

When leaders work hard, others will follow their example.

The making of a leader involves a number of areas, but the bottom line is hard work!

Global Leadership

July 21, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leadership is universal in application and is not limited to race, gender, age, or position.

Anyone can lead from anywhere.

A global leadership mindset demonstrates a compassion for souls that drives every action.

They give their lives to prepare others to lead.
They dedicate themselves to the work of evangelism.
They love their people and want them to be saved.
They work to serve, not to be served.

The example provided by these leaders demonstrates the character needed for those who learn under them. They lead from anywhere and everywhere around the globe.

True Legacy

July 11, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Life is temporary, and someone will carry on when we leave this life. The question is, to whom will we pass the torch?

Paul passed the torch to Timothy, his “true child in the faith.” Paul instructed Timothy to do the same.

We understand the value of our children carrying on the family name or traditions.

The church faces the crisis of preparing men to shepherd the Lord’s church, providing healthy and encouraging teaching, and training teachers for the future of our children.

It is all about passing the torch. Who will replace you and me? To whom will we pass the torch? Herein lies true legacy.

Measuring Success

July 10, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

What determines success or failure?

Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. It is further identified as the attainment of popularity or profit.

While this is broad, it is also revealing. How often do we consider success only in terms of fame and fortune? By a number? Quantitatively?

In leadership, we need to remember that true success is defined as…

Remaining true to the course…
Learning from mistakes…
Seeing growth in a positive direction…
Growing each person into their potential…

Most may measure success by a profit and loss column, but not in spiritual leadership. True success is measured by God.

Criticism (part 2)

July 9, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Criticism abounds, and yesterday we talked about how leaders must give criticism, but another challenge addresses how to receive it.

We cannot exhaust the list, but as leaders, a few suggestions for receiving criticism include:

Keep a record and review the criticism.
Always receive criticism gracefully. Be genuine.
Learn to ask questions for clarification.
Do not quit! Instead, accept criticism as a challenge to improve.

When leaders learn how to give and receive criticism, the results bring growth for all.

Criticism (part 1)

July 8, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

No one enjoys receiving criticism, because it is generally viewed as negative. However, criticism is not always bad.

Criticism provides an avenue to determine credibility and authenticity. We call it “constructive criticism.”

The challenge for leaders is wrapped up in how to give criticism. When giving criticism, leaders should be straightforward and honest, but tactful. Criticism serves to…

Show both weak and strong points.
Help us see ourselves the way others see us.
Provide suggestions for improvement.
Emphasize major or recurring faults, not to get even or vent emotion.

Leading Into The Future

July 7, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Moving beyond the “here and now” presents its challenges. Visionary leadership is a rare commodity. Hanz Finzel said, “The higher one is in leadership, the more their work is about the future.”

Our work is about preparing others to move into the future and reach the goal(s) before them.

This requires us to consider a few questions.

Do we know where we are going?
What are our plans to reach the destination?
Are resources available to help us?
Have we assessed the abilities of everyone involved?

Leaders need an awareness of the present, but point towards a greater future.

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