Leadership Lunch w/ Collin Sewell

In a previous post, I gave clear outlining of the value of Collin and the accomplishments he has to his name, so in this point, I will simply recount in brief our conversation.  In a previous meeting Collin gave me some books to read and below are some notes that I took based upon our discussion.

The Greatest Salesman in the World

Executive Summary of Principles:

Chapter 8 – Today I begin a New Life.

Chapter 9 – I will greet this day with love in my heart.

Chapter 10 – I will persist until I succeed.

Chapter 11 – I am nature’s greatest miracle.

Chapter 12 – I will live this day as if it’s my last.

Chapter 13 – I will be master of my emotions.

Chapter 14 – I will laugh at the world.

Chapter 15 – I will multiply my value a hundred fold today.

Chapter 16 – I will act NOW.

The Blessed Life

Executive Summary of Principles:

1) There is very little that God asks me to do that is measureable in its opportunity to accomplish.

2) You can’t out give God.

3) The Bible talks about money over faith or prayer by 4 times, nearly ½ of all parables reference money.

4) Money is a TEST from God.

5) God redeems our gifts too Him.

6) Tithing is LIFE not LAW.

7) Something must be blessed before it can be multiplied.  This is key to our personal finances.

8) Only what is given away can multiply.

9) We should give more than the tithe because the tithe is already His.

10) Money is not the answer to problems, God is.

11) Being a giver will result in blessing.  Don’t ever allow the enemy to make you ashamed of God’s blessings

-- There is no shame in how God has blessed us.

12) Gratitude doesn’t care what people think; it only cares what God thinks.

13) The heart issue with giving is not WHAT you give but WHY you give.

14) God is not responsible for bills he did not initiate.

15) God is looking for people to funnel his resources through.

16) Reward must not be the primary reason for giving.

17) Instant Obedience.

Collin had a few general thoughts to add to the conversation that I was able to make note of:

-- When your the biggest and best in town, it is important to do a gut check on your pride

-- Secure leadership is a requirement for growing organizations.  You must find a person who will speak into your life unconditionally.

-- We must be careful not to use generosity to receive instead of giving.

-- Being 'cheap' is as much of a slave as being 'lavish'