Our own actions, individually and collectively, determine the world in which we live. The mindset of today’s society has deteriorated because we don’t GIVE A DAMN about each other (except those we really care about). Everything seems to be internally driven and we justify our actions and behaviors, whether right or wrong. As a society, we have become more self-centered, ego and excuse driven, selfish, entitled, violent and more complacent than ever before. Responsibility, accountability and doing the right thing seem more of an exception rather than the rule. And society is killing itself. The solution? To GIVE A DAMN for each other……… every second, minute, hour and day. This presentation and book identifies the problems with today’s society, and how a GIVE A DAMN behavioral philosophy can fix it. It will drive sales and growth of a business.

1. SOUTH CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL
ASSOCIATION
January 17, 2017
Courtyard by Marriott

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What set me over the edge:

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I GOT FED UP!
– Similar instances every day
– Self serving attitudes
– Winning at all costs (greed)
– Ego “me” driven society
– People not doing the right thing or taking
responsibility
– People not admitting when wrong (justify)
– Tired of excuses
– What happened to common sense?

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“50 years ago we had
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
now people think they have
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES”

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HOW DID THIS
EVOLVE?
9 AREAS

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– Breeds entitlement
– Channels $ into handouts vs. incentives
– No endpoint
– This is a comprehensive list of everything
you are entitled to in this world:

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Government’s role?

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– SIGs – GOOD! – Designed to assist marginalized
groups not given a voice (woman right to vote)
– Become too prevalent/power hungry
• Few outweigh the majority
– Supreme Court - Citizens vs. FEC decision huge
mistake
– Politicians = Money
– SIGs gone to far

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– Litigious society
– Big pay day
– Millions awarded for frivolous stuff
– Insurance companies don’t fight
– Red Light camera

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4. Education
– Lack of more formalized character education
• Early age
• Used to get more at home
– Both parents working outside of home
• Rise of single family homes
• Less time at home with kids
– Video games teach opposite

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– Can’t practice – Viewed as Offensive
– Now it’s a problem
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– Practice of religion is not being forced
on anyone
– Tim Tebow

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6. Family Values
– Tough love weaker
– Child abuse vs. child punishment

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6. Family Values
– Morals/Respect for others waning….

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7. Wealth/Money
– Sensitive subject
– Rich/Wealth
• $ Empowers them
• Monster.com
– Poor
• Feel entitled or oppressed
• Generally think government should take care
of them
– Exceptions

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– My background
– Huge problem
– More instant communication /Quality
suffering
– Face to Face
– Social Media (fake news)

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– Music (Get Your Shine On, Get Lucky, etc.)
– acceptable
– Celebrities – Rude obnoxious behavior and
it’s supposed to be cool
– TV - Naked and Afraid, Here Comes….,
unreality TV)
– Media sensationalizes = Ratings

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VIOLENCE
• Violent crime has increased
• Violent behavior is now de-sensitized
or accepted
• Terrorism
Will Smith

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WHAT’S YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE?
WHY WERE YOU BORN?
WHY DID GOD PUT YOU
ON THIS EARTH?

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Most people
cannot answer
this question

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My answer

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God put me on this earth to
serve others and by
serving others I
serve myself!

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But many people
think the opposite!
Their thinking is……

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Two issues:
Don’t
Know
How
Don’t
Care

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So when do we
actually GIVE A DAMN?

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So how can we begin
to learn how to
GIVE A DAMN!

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Awareness – Critical
• Take responsibility
– Admit when you make a mistake, own it, fix it
• Consequences
– Understand and accept despite circumstances
• Serve others like you would want to
be served

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• Do the right thing ALWAYS
– Quit justifying your actions when you know
what is right vs. wrong
• Think on how you can GIVE A DAMN!
(continually)

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Ultimate question?

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GIVE A DAMN and BUSINESS
• NEW STRATEGY
• Incorporate into customer service
• Coach the company on how to think
• Result
– People happier, better performance,
sales growth
• It’s a new corporate philosophy/culture

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Let me back up:
• Businesses need plan, goals etc.
• Can’t please everyone
• What gives me the authority?
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• Who out there doesn’t believe
business and society need help?

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The Business and
Personal Success Graph

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Positive
Negative
LEVEL OF SUCCESSLittle
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What can you do?
• Belief – GAD is built into your psyche
• ALWAYS do what is right
• Be truthful to yourself and others
• The three “C’s”
• LISTEN - Be aware of

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My GOAL:
To Create a worldwide
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• Constant challenge
• GAD – New business culture
• GAD – New personal reflection
• because………..

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Individually we
Make a difference,
Collectively we
Change the world!

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Questions
Mark S. Lewis
Executive Coach
and Consultant
mlewis@giveadamnbook.com
(504) 905-4646
www.giveadamnbook.com