Empowered to Lead with Kevin Turner

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
– Colossians 3:23

This episode of World Impact features Billy Wilson in conversation with Kevin Turner, tracing Turner’s journey from a small-town Walmart cashier to executive leadership at Microsoft and beyond. We explore how Turner’s faith shaped his approach to leadership, work ethic, and decision-making in high-pressure environments. Turner reflects on lessons learned through long hours, family challenges, and personal loss, highlighting practices such as intentional family meetings and mentorship influences like Stephen Covey. The conversation centers on key leadership principles including continual growth, humility, disciplined action, and the importance of listening before leading, while also addressing the role of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Throughout, Dr. Wilson emphasizes that effective leadership is strengthened by spiritual grounding, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.

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