🎙️ Summary:

In this solo episode, Bart Berkey unpacks a powerful leadership lesson inspired by a personal restaurant experience: the difference between explaining and complaining. After receiving an overcooked lobster dish and giving respectful feedback, Bart was met with indifference rather than action—highlighting a common leadership failure: acknowledging problems without offering solutions.

He reflects on how leaders and employees alike can transform frustration into progress by explaining thoughtfully, not venting emotionally. Bart shares examples from sales training sessions and consulting work—including a hands-on activity with F1 Arcade’s sales team—that reinforce the idea of solution-oriented thinking.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Complaining releases stress, but rarely drives change.

• Explaining builds clarity, trust, and continuous improvement.

• Great leaders shift from “blame storms” to “brainstorms.”

Bart also celebrates the podcast’s growing recognition—named a top business leadership podcast in multiple categories—and encourages listeners to reflect: What’s something you’ve been complaining about… that you should start explaining instead?

🎙️ Podcast Episode #183 – Kevin Hourican: Tough on Topics, Kind to People

In this powerful episode of Most People Don’t...But YOU Do!, Bart welcomes Kevin Hourican, Chair of the Board and CEO of Sysco, a Fortune 50 global leader in foodservice distribution—and a standout example of what it means to lead with humility, empathy, and grit.

A former All-American volleyball player at Penn State, Kevin shares how the lessons from his 1994 NCAA championship team still shape his leadership today: put the team first, stay calm in pressure, and lead by example—even when you're not the star.

Throughout the conversation, Kevin emphasizes:

• "Be tough on topics, not on people."

• How servant leadership was modeled by his mother, a hospice nurse for 40 years.

• Why self-confidence + empathy are non-negotiables for great leaders.

• How dreaming big and creating belief can transform teams.

• Why it’s critical to immerse yourself in the business if you want to earn trust.

• The importance of managing energy—not just yours, but your team’s too.

• And how leadership isn't a ladder—it's a jungle gym.

Kevin’s humility, clarity, and actionable insights remind us that most people don’t serve without seeking the spotlight, but he does. And he does it to help others be their best.

🔑 Final message:
"Most people don’t believe big enough, think big enough, or dream big enough... but YOU can."

More about Sysco here: https://www.sysco.com/

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🎙️ Podcast Summary: "The Power of Doing Nothing — On Purpose"

In this episode, Bart Berkey explores the counterintuitive—but essential—idea that sometimes the best action is inaction. Sparked by a frustrating message from a relative, Bart reflects on how pausing instead of reacting emotionally led to a better outcome—and peace of mind.

He ties this to a broader theme:

“It’s okay to do nothing—if it’s done with intention.”

Rather than jumping to solve every problem, great leaders pause, assess, and respond with purpose. Bart shares lessons from personal stories, his leadership journey, and interviews with visionary executives—like Jim Hadley of Tiber Solutions—who model deliberate calm and strategic silence.

Key messages include:

• Pausing is not quitting—it's preparation.

• Silence can be a power move, especially in negotiation or conflict.

• Grace, stillness, and listening build better relationships and leadership presence.

• Even in a world that values speed, the wisest move can be to breathe and observe.

Bart wraps with exciting news: the Most People Don’t…But YOU Do! podcast has been recognized as a top 100 leadership podcast across three categories. Gratitude flows as he encourages listeners to keep sharing good stories in a noisy world. Thank you to Million Podcasts for the incredible recognition:

Number 28 – https://www.millionpodcasts.com/ceo-podcasts/