Leadership Summary & Takeaways | Peak Performance Summit

Theme: Moving from excellence to reinvention, with clarity, care, and courage.

You’ve reached the summit — but what’s next?

CORE FRAMEWORK: PEAK LEADERSHIP MINDSET

P    -  Prepare for What’s Next
“The faster you go, the farther ahead you must look.” Use momentum to anticipate.

E   -  Energize Yourself First
Purpose drives performance. Self-care → clarity. Find your Water Bottle Word.

A   -  Appreciate & Align
Gratitude isn’t fluff — it’s fuel. Recognition builds trust and team loyalty.

K  -   Keep Accountability
Deciding isn’t doing. Use tools. Tell stories. Measure progress. Follow through.

LEADERSHIP METAPHORS & STORIES

• The Racing Curve: Look farther ahead the faster you move.
  The Sigmoid Curve: Reinvent before you reach the peak.
• Buffalo vs. Goose: Be a goose leader — share responsibility, uplift your flock.
• “You’re Doing Great”: A message everyone needs — say it to your team and yourself.
• #BeBamboo: Bend, don’t break. Flexibility beats rigidity in chaos.

TOOLS FOR ACTION

• Gratitude Stones
  Anchor appreciation in the moment
• Should-Do List
  Define meaningful priorities (personal & professional)
• Timeboxing
  Schedule your “most important work”
• MPD Factor
  Prioritize actions with highest benefit and cost of delay
• Daily “Do Your Best” Tracker
  Build momentum, not perfection
• Water Bottle Word
  One word that refocuses you daily (e.g., Family, Courage, Impact)
• Blueberry Question
  Start 1:1s with: “Where did you find the blueberries?” (What’s going well?)

“SHOULD-DO” FRAMEWORK

Unlike “need-to” or “want-to” items, should-dos come from the heart.
They’re non-urgent, but deeply important.

Common Should-Do Examples Shared:

Personal

• Tell my family I’m proud
• Call my mom regularly
• Resume exercising
• Reflect daily
• Be present

Professional

• Empower my team
• Say “no” more often
• Communicate the vision
• Think more strategically
• Build a new client process

MPD Factor = Benefit (1–5) + Cost of Not Doing (1–5)
→ Focus on 9s and 10s. Small actions = Big legacy.

INTERACTIVE EXERCISES

Time Capsule Prompt – What do you want your legacy to be 75 years from now?

Should-Do Lists – Defined next-step priorities.

Water Bottle Word – Center your energy and purpose.

Gratitude Stones – Pass it forward.

“You’re Doing Great” – Because someone needs to hear it.

Be Bamboo Declaration – Choose flexibility under stress.

Share an Idea, Keep It Too – Growth happens when we speak up.

QUOTES TO REMEMBER

“Climb the summit not to be seen by the world, but to see the world.” – Bart Berkey

“Excellence is never an accident. It’s always high intention.” – Horst Schulze

“Deciding isn’t doing.” – Bart Berkey
“Where did you find the blueberries?” – Start with wins, not problems

“Most people don’t… But YOU do.” – Keep going the extra inch.

FINAL REMINDERS

Insight Why It Matters

You’re doing great.
Say it. Believe it. Share it.

Should-Do → Have Done
Small progress beats big plans.

Be Bamboo
Bounce back stronger. Stay rooted.

Start with gratitude
It changes everything — instantly.

Your next summit is calling
Lead others there — by example.

 Western and Southern Financial Group  

“I recently had the pleasure of hearing Bart's "Most People Don't" presentation while attending our FICP conference. I found Bart's topic to be perfect for our industry and I enjoyed his enthusiasm and energy! Bart is a true representation of the hospitality industry and brings a wealth of experience to his clients and colleagues. I will definitely be working with Bart on future meetings and conferences, as I would like my clients to hear his message. Thanks, Bart, for bringing so much joy and excitement to our Boston conference."

-Kathy Roche, Manager, Meeting & Conference Planning

The Hanover Insurance Group  

"I’ve heard hundreds of speakers but Bart’s message is probably one that has resonated with me the most. I make every attempt to do what I say I’m going to do and to relish “seizing the moment.” Thank you for that, and thank you for your positive influence. Most people don’t, I hopefully do." 

-Michael Burke, Director Conference & Travel Services 

Liberty Mutual Insurance  

“Bart recently led a program for my team. He partnered with us to really target the content and deliver dynamically - effectively using storytelling to help people make deeper connections to the message. Bart also layers in unexpected elements, which most people don't (pun intended), and his session was rated by the audience as the one that provided the most value out of the entire event. Versatile, above-and-beyond, and impact!" 

-Katrina Kent, Vice President, Liberty Mutual Insurance 

Wynn Las Vegas - PEAK Leadership Summit 

 "We invited Bart to join us for our recent event and we all thoroughly enjoyed his presentation! In a short period of time, Bart immersed himself with our team and into our culture. The past few years have been crazy for everyone, and we wanted to start this year with an uplifting and positive message…and Bart really delivered!! He’s engaging and funny, and very passionate about helping people find ways to be better in life, both personally and professionally.”

-Ms. Chris Flatt, EVP- Wynn Las Vegas and Encore