HR like a BOSS: Loosing to Tiger Woods & Building Success in HR with John Bernatovciz

In this episode we spend time with John Bernatovciz, founder of Willory, a leading payroll and HR staffing support firm. We talk with John about his unique journey to the C-Suite, his success and the challenges that he faced and how he was able to overcome them. This is a lesson in entrepreneurship that many of our listeners can relate to.  Key Takeaways: Believe in the HR community and commit to continuous improvement. Treasure and prioritize quality time with family members. Recognize the positive aspects of your local community and contribute to its growth. Embrace career challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth. Understand the profound influence of family background and ethnicity on personal identity. Acknowledge the role of neighborhoods and communities in shaping cultural heritage. Childhood experiences and education shape career decisions and personal growth. Entrepreneurship demands passion, perseverance, and a keen eye for market opportunities. Effective project management hinges on assembling a skilled team and allocating resources wisely. Embrace mistakes as learning experiences and strive for continuous improvement. Establish and uphold core values to foster a resilient company culture. Explore innovative ideas to unlock new pathways to success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Support 00:30 Belief in the HR Community 01:20 Not Traveling as Much 03:03 Enjoying Family Activities 03:26 Parent Behavior at Sporting Events 04:37 Attending the Kentucky Derby 05:22 Living in Northeast Ohio 06:02 May the 4th Be With You 06:09 Experiences at the Kentucky Derby 07:16 Positive Aspects of Cleveland 08:13 Podcast Focus on John's Journey 11:09 Introduction and Personal Background 12:04 John's Businesses and Book 13:23 Growing Up in Doylestown, Ohio 15:12 Close Relationship with Father 17:23 Family Background and Ethnicity 18:03 Neighborhoods and Communities 19:23 Childhood and School 20:25 Golf and College 21:28 Career at ADP and Entrepreneurship 30:33 Starting Willory 34:30 Identifying Market Opportunity 36:15 Becoming Certified Partners 38:18 Challenges in HR Tech Implementation 39:08 The Challenges of Project Management 45:05 Overcoming Bumps in the Road 52:08 Writing a Book and Future Plans 56:00 The Relationship Between Golf and HR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices