Inside the C-Suite

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

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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

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