philo seminar

Presentation Instructor

-Brother Jacob Barringer

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF

• Current Philanthropy Chair of Sigma Chi Mu Alpha Chapter.

• Current Philanthropic Organizer and Marketing Project Manager for p.s. mister.

• Approx. $200,000 raised towards philanthropic causes since high school.

• Approx. 500 hours of community service since high school.

• Seasoned organizer and participant of events both on and off campus.

• Speaker at large scale philanthropic causes. (Cancer for College, Camp CARE 5k,

etc)

WHAT DOES “PHILANTHROPY” MEAN TO YOU?

• Open Discussion

OUR GOOD DEEDS INFLUENCE MORE THAN WE THINK

• “The universe operates through dynamic exchange . . . giving and receiving are

different aspects of the flow of energy in the universe. And in our willingness to give

that which we seek, we keep the abundance of the universe circulating in our lives”

–Deepak Chopra

EXAMPLES OF TAKING ACTION

LESSONS FROM WARREN BUFFETT

• L is for Loyalty

• E is for Enthusiasm

• A is for Attitude

• D is for Discipline

• E is for setting Example

• R is for Respect

• S is for Scholarliness

• H is for Honesty

• I is for Integrity

• P is for Pride

SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION

• Continued growth is key.

• If you are not failing, you are not going to grow.

• Learn from others failures.

• Complacency is your enemy.

• Find at least one mentor.

KSE THE BASIS OF SUCCESS

• K is for Knowledge

• S is for Strategy

• E is for Execution

Immersion

THE DOMINO EFFECT

• Find the lead domino and whack away at it until it falls.

• Success is built sequentially. It’s one thing at a time.

• If you chase two rabbits at once, you won’t catch either one.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 1. Find your attributes to be a unique leader.

The first step towards success is identifying your own leadership strengths.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 2. Communication is a top priority.

Communication is built on trusting relationships.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 3. Motivation builds your organization, your friends, and your relationships.

Motivation can never be forced, people have to want to do a good job.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 4. Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener.

There are two very good reasons to listen to others.

1. You learn things.

2. People respond to those who listen to them.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 5. Handling mistakes, complaints, and criticism.

Be quick to admit mistakes and slow to criticize. Above all, be constructive.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 6. Achieving Balance

-Consistently high performance comes from a balance between work and

leisure.

7 ESSENTIAL LESSONS FOR LEADERS

• 7. Learning not to worry

Tame your worries and energize your life.

MAKING IT HAPPEN

QUESTIONS? CONCERNS?

• 704-674-3813

• jbarri11@uncc.edu

• Find me on Facebook and friend me @Jacob Barringer

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