Encourage, Esteem, Love with Bart Wear
On the latest episode of the Be Worth* Following podcast, Tim sits down with Bart Wear, a former CEO whose leadership is anchored in the care of people.
Throughout his career in industrial construction, Bart held firm to the belief that kindness and fairness should be the cornerstones of leadership. Even in moments of accountability, his approach was rooted in empathy and understanding. For Bart, "fair is fair for everybody," and this mantra guided every decision he made.
But Bart's leadership journey didn't end with his retirement from construction. In fact, it took on a whole new meaning with his involvement in Homes of Hope, an organization dedicated to transforming shipping containers into vital facilities like schools and medical clinics for underserved communities worldwide.
Join us as Bart shares his personal mission of esteeming, encouraging, and loving others—a mission that transcends industries and continues to make a profound impact on the lives of those around him. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted by Bart's extraordinary dedication to making the world a better place, one act of kindness at a time. Tune in now!
Show Notes
Transcript of the episode
In this episode you’ll Hear:
Fair is fair for everybody. Accountability and kindness go hand in hand.
When you trust first, you may get burned, but those stories are fewer than the successes you have by trusting others.
When employees know they are esteemed, encouraged, and loved, they can do extraordinary things.
Things to listen for:
[2:10] A leader who influenced Bart
[4:44] Fair is fair for everybody.
[6:17] Unique leadership in industrial construction
[9:52] Trusting first
[11:16] Highlights of Bart’s career in construction
[13:38] Bart’s personal mission statement
[20:14] The difference between esteem and encouragement
[21:58] What loving means to Bart
[30:20] People matter
[33:39] Post retirement
[36:05] Homes of Hope takes off
[38:03] Tim’s Take
Additional Resources
Connect with Tim on LinkedIn
Learn more about The Aperio
The Only Leaders Worth* Following
Connect with Bart on LinkedIn
Homes of Living Hope
Zach Mercurio
The Voice of the Heart, by Chip Dodd
About bart wear . . .
Bart Wear is co-founder and Director of Homes of Living Hope. Founded in 2006, Homes of Living Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides the framework for converting used shipping containers into functioning facilities to be used internationally as clinics, schools and housing for under-resourced communities. The organization partners with volunteer groups throughout the U.S. who locally retrofit used shipping containers before transporting completed facilities to partnering aid groups in communities around the globe.
The mission of Homes of Living Hope is to connect communities through service. Their projects enable large numbers of volunteers to help as little, or as much, as they are able. Each converted container can connect up to 1,000 people throughout a community. Homes of Living Hope strives to strengthen communities by building relationships through the teamwork necessary to support a worthy cause. For more information, visit www.homesoflivinghope.org.