Most People Don't... But You Do!
A journey into the extraordinary. Stories of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their lives and careers. Those who defined excellence & achieved remarkable success. Join Bart Berkey, former Global Executive for the Ritz-Carlton as he sits down with influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries to uncover the key decisions, early influences, and acts of kindness that have shaped their paths. From hospitality legends like Horst Schulze, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to entrepreneurial trailblazers like Kara Goldin, these conversations reveal the insights and lessons that inspire.
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#192 “The Name You Carry, The Code You Crack: Lessons in Humanistic Leadership” - Edward Mady, Hospitality Expert, Leadership Coach and Author
In this deeply human and heartfelt episode, Bart Berkey sits down with the legendary Edward Mady — author of Honing the Human Edge, former GM of The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air, and a true icon in luxury hospitality. From his humble beginnings in a family diner to leading 128 award-winning teams, Edward share
#191 “Don’t Wait to Be Ready. Decide to Begin.” - Gavin Mlinar, CEO and Founding Member of Blacklisted Consulting
In this inspiring episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Gavin Mlinar, CEO of Blacklisted Consulting and author of Yes, Your Way to Success. Why Don’t You? Gavin shares the remarkable story of how his upbringing, mindset, and resilience have driven him to negotiate billion-dollar contracts, become an endurance athlete, an
Frank Guengerich’s journey is one of grit, grace, and doing the work—often in silence. A former Division I tennis player and national bodybuilding champion, Frank has spent decades building a career in health, wellness, and leadership. Now the President and CEO of HWLS, he shares how his upbringing shaped his values an
#189 "Be the Hummingbird, Make the Difference"- Elexa Ruth & Casey Paulson (Discovery Land Company and Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club)
(Live from the Moody Center with Mr. Casey Paulson, Project President/Regional Vice President, Discovery Land Company & Elexa Ruth, GM Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club, Austin, TX) Special thanks to Rachel Reap, Director of Premium Service at the Moody Center in Austin for her hospitality in hosting this podcast event. 📍
#188 "Mistake It Till You Make It" - Redefining Courage with Ryan Berman (Founder of Courageous)
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#187 "Reinvent While Winning: José Suquet’s Story of Listening First and Leading Forward (Chairman of the Board & CEO, Pan-American Life Insurance Group)
#187 Podcast Episode: Reinvent While Winning: José Suquet’s Story of Listening First and Leading Forward Chairman of the Board & CEO, Pan-American Life Insurance Group Host: Bart Berkey – Most People Don’t... But YOU Do! Podcast From escaping Cuba at age two to leading a company that protects over 7 million lives acros
