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Relationships in an Electronic Age

January 7, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Electronic communication has taken the front seat on nearly every level. The idea of sending or receiving something in hard copy is almost obsolete.

From a leadership perspective, the electronic era has created a new dynamic in relationships.

Jeremy Roberts’ book Disconnect does a great job digging into areas that relate to the electronic phenomena of our culture, the advantages and disadvantages, and relationships connected to it.

We need each other! The human race was created in relationship, a relationship involving God and each other.

Leading in this electronic age has its challenges, and the need for relationships to go beyond the screen has never been greater.

Average

January 6, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

An average is reached when we put a group of numbers or items together and then divide by two.

However, when we examine someone’s ability, what do we mean when we say they are average?

When it comes to spiritual leadership, we need to strive for more than average.

Paul urged the church to “excel still more.” Peter encouraged Christians to “keep their behavior excellent.”

How much more should spiritual leaders exemplify the same?

We are not trying to earn anything. We follow the example of Christ and encourage others to follow. Such leadership points to our Savior.

Capacity or Character?

January 5, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

The Ascent of a Leader addresses how ordinary relationships develop character and influence as leaders. Two ladders are described. 

The first is the capacity ladder where leaders strive to get ahead regardless of the cost. Relationships serve to benefit the leader’s ascent to a greater position. 

The second is the character ladder where an environment of grace exists. It is a ladder where character is developed and emphasized in leadership. Relationships thrive because people feel safe to express their views, even when mistakes are made.

The book provides a number of powerful suggestions to assist in leadership development.

A Legacy for 2026

January 2, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Leaders tend to think the job will not get done unless they oversee it. Another thought is, “If you want to get the job done right, you have to do it yourself.”

Is this true leadership?

Patrick Lencioni said, “As a leader, you’re probably not doing a good job unless your employees can do a good impression of you when you’re not around.”

As leaders, we must be reproduced by the continuation of the work when we are no longer around.

A leader’s legacy is the goal. John Maxwell said it this way, “Legacy comes when we put leaders in positions to do great things without us.”

Happy New Year

January 1, 2026 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

From the Turner family to you, may the new year bring many wonderful blessings to your life.
Here is to a great 2026.

An Eternal Matter

December 31, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

When we boil it all down, what really matters?

We often make life complicated. We get caught up in trivial pursuits and do not focus of what really matters.

Please do not misunderstand. We must work to provide for our families. We need time for rest and recreation. There are also family responsibilities.

If, however, we believe that spiritual and eternal matters are the priority, then why do we often spend our lives focused on areas that are temporary in nature?

As we end 2025 and begin 2026, a new year, let us lead with our priorities firmly established and influence the major areas of life in ways to make heaven that much sweeter.

The Shape of Leadership

December 30, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Our world is filled with all kinds of shapes. Some are round, some are square. Shapes take the form of an octagon or triangle. There are shapes that are long and short, deep and wide.

What is the shape of our leadership? Leaders can take the shape of…

…dictatorship, leadership by force of arms.
…representation, leadership that represents others.
…the status quo, leadership that does little or nothing different.
…paternalism, leadership that is fatherly.
…sacrifice, leadership that seeks the greatest good for all.

Each area can play a part in what shapes us as a leader. May our leadership be sacrificial, one that shapes eternity.

A Place for Leadership

December 29, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Where is your place? Do you have a place?

Does leadership have a place? When we evaluate all the people and activities that fill the places in our lives, where does leadership fit, or does it?

Regarding our influence, we need to consider the following:

Should immoral activities have a place in our life?
Do we allow inappropriate language to have a place?
Will we welcome questionable conduct into its own place?
Is there a place for hypocrisy in our lives?

There is no place for worldly behavior in the life of God’s spiritual leaders. We need to exemplify the place of spiritual leadership.

A Following Leader

December 26, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

If we are going to lead, we must learn to follow. Without an understanding of following the leadership of others, our own leadership is hindered.

Sam Rayburn said it this way, “You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.”

Consider the necessity of following Christ. We are striving to lead others to Him. The success of our efforts are affected by our following Him.

Learning to submit to the authority of Christ and follow Him makes us a great vessel in spiritual leadership.

Merry Christmas

December 25, 2025 bobturner Daily Leadership, saltJournal 0 Comments

Merry Christmas to you from the entire Turner family. We wish you the best of the season.
Thank you for the blessing you are to our family.

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