Top Take-Aways from Bart

 The Race Car Lesson

“The faster you want to go, the farther ahead you need to look.”
That set the tone for your entire keynote — encouraging association leaders to look beyond the next curve, think ahead, and reinvent before things level off.

The Sigmoid Curve and Reinvention

Showing how every organization (and person) experiences growth, plateau, and decline.
Key takeaway:

Reinvention must begin before the curve flattens.
Stay “green” and growing rather than becoming “ripe and rotting.”

The PEAK Mindset Framework

A tool for moving from Now to Next.

1. P – Prepare for What’s Next

   • Pause and plan for reinvention.

   • Challenge: Write down one “should-do” that could move your organization forward.

   • Example: Reevaluate certifications and diversify beyond dues.

2. E – Energize Yourself First

   • You shared the #BeBamboo metaphor: bend without breaking.

   • “Bending isn’t breaking” became a rallying cry for flexibility, resilience, and renewal.

   • FMRF = Fuel, Move, Rest, Feel.

   • “Motion creates motivation—don’t wait to feel ready.”

3. A – Appreciate

   • Remember the power of kindness and visibility.

   • The “Q” story reminded everyone: people don’t always need money or recognition—they need to be seen.

   • In associations, members want to feel heard, valued, and included.

4. K – Keep Accountability

   • “Deciding is different than doing.”

   • Most people write ideas down; few act on them.

   • Bart reminded the group to own their should-dos — both personally and professionally.

   • “Three frogs decide to jump… but unless they leap, they’re still on the log.”

Emotional Stories that Resonated

• “You Are Doing Great” — the three words that changed everything.
  → Bart shared how affirming others transforms connection and morale.
  → Attendees practiced saying it aloud — many with tears in their eyes.
  → Message: We all need to hear it. We all can say it.

• Ben’s Story — a student who reached out after hearing “you are doing great.”
  → A reminder that encouragement can change a life.
  → “People just need to know they’re seen, heard, and valued.”

Should-Dos → Done

In collaboration with Sean, Bart helped attendees reflect on their personal and professional “should-dos”, things of high benefit but low urgency that often get lost.
Tools shared:

• Eat the frog (do the hardest task first)

• Time-boxing and tick timers

• Apps like Productive or Habitica for daily accountability

• “Do your best” tracker, measure progress, not perfection

• “Start poorly, but start.”

• “If the why is important enough, the how becomes easy.”

• “Most people don’t… but you do.”

1. Look ahead – Plan for reinvention before momentum slows.

2. Pause with purpose – Be present, reflect, and prepare for what’s next.

3. Be Bamboo – Flexibility is strength; bend without breaking.

4. Fuel, Move, Rest, Feel – Energize yourself before energizing others.

5. Appreciate and see others – Recognition and presence matter most.

6. Do your should-dos – Action beats intention every time.

7. Encourage daily – “You are doing great” changes lives.

8. Keep accountability – Success = consistency, not perfection.

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