Bart responds to a powerful question he hears all the time:

“How do we remember how we felt after the keynote, the workshop, the kickoff? How do we keep that energy alive after we go back to our day-to-day?”

🔑 Key Takeaways & Reminders:

Close Some Windows: Literally and figuratively. Simplify your focus. Stop trying to juggle everything all at once. Presence matters.

Find Your Water Bottle Word:

What’s a single word (or short phrase) that reminds you why you care so deeply? What inspires your hustle, your heart, your hard work? Write it down. Look at it. Carry it with you.

Your Phone Wallpaper = Your Why:

That beach scene? The photo of your dog? Your family? That image is your anchor. Let it ground you.

Breathe. Pat Yourself on the Back.

Stop stabbing yourself with self-doubt. Pause. Reflect. You’re doing better than you think.

Lead by Example:

Even if the board or leadership doesn’t “get” kindness, you do. Show it. Live it. Elevate others with it.

Recognition is a Strategy:

No formal program? Create one. Bart shares examples like the “Mountaineer Award” or “Incline Award” to celebrate acts of goodness. Use your existing standups or pre-shifts to highlight human moments.

The Ritz-Carlton Story:

Early in his Ritz-Carlton days, Bart let fear keep him silent when a housekeeper greeted him warmly. He reflects on that moment as a reminder to always show up authentically—even imperfectly. Better to say something than nothing.

Kind Over Right – In Action:

A real-life airport story reminds us: it’s not always easy to be kind when systems fail us. But it’s still worth striving for—especially when we’re stressed.

Keep the Momentum Going:

Don’t just leave the inspiration behind when you leave the session. Revisit your notes. Reflect on your feelings. Share the stories. Remember that you have the power to spread this ripple effect.

👊 Final Thought:

“You’re surrounded by people who want to do good. They’re thirsty to hear great things. Share it. Celebrate it. And don’t forget the feeling you have right now—because it matters to you.”

💬 “Keep doing what most people don’t.”