How an out of balance executive found the right path. Jeff Turner shares his journey from computer programmer to CEO

Published Nov 18, 2021

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell are happy to welcome Jeff Turner in studio. Jeff is a man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, as well as the retired President/CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. Jeff and Chet got to know each other a few years ago in a men's Bible study that Jeff hosted. There is so much insight into business, perseverance, and balance in this episode.

A few take-aways from our conversation:

• Take better care of your customers than you take care of yourself, internal customers included.

• Be strategic on what you say "yes" to.

• The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.

• Spiritual values shouldn't conflict with business values if you are a Christ follower.

• Your work matters to God.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest Jeff Turner

2. Top 3 Aircraft: A-10 Thunderbolt II, P-51 Mustang, Lockheed U-2, B-1 bomber, T-38 Talon, B-29 Superfortress, Boeing 737, Cessna Citation X, Stearman Biplane model 75, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, B-52 Stratofortress, F-14 Tomcat, Bell AH-1 Cobra

3. A Good Word: Choice. In everything we do, we have a choice. Start making the right choice now.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/

• http://admiralspennant.com/

• https://www.amazon.com/Your-Work-Matters-Doug-Sherman/dp/0891093729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YFPD5GHY7Y5G&keywords=your+work+matters+to+god+doug+sherman&qid=1637163057&sprefix=your+work+m%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1