Unleash Your HR Potential: Lessons from John Bernatovicz's HR Like a Boss

Eps. #13 MAY 30TH, 2023

Get ready to dive deep into the world of Human Resources as John shares his personal journey, the motivation behind his book, and the key insights that can transform HR professionals into unstoppable forces within their organizations.

John's book, set to be released before the SHRM Annual Conference, emerged from a profound personal experience—the passing of his parents—which made him reflect on his own goals and aspirations. With the guidance of his marketing director, Bridget Klein, the book took shape after an impactful presentation titled "HR Like a Boss" at Kent State University.

"HR Like a Boss" aims to empower HR professionals with an ownership mindset, a passion for HR and people, and a commitment to doing amazingly awesome HR. John introduces a five-step HR Like a Boss business plan, emphasizing purposeful commitment, being people-centric, maintaining process continuity, consistently producing results, and understanding the profitable components of the company.

With quotes and insights from over 40 HR professionals, John's book offers a rich tapestry of diverse perspectives. It instills confidence in HR professionals, enabling them to approach their work with self-assurance and unwavering belief.

 

John Bernatovicz

Author

John Bernatovicz

Guest(s): John Bernatovicz, Author, Founder & President, Willory LLC

John is a husband, father, brother, coach, competitive amateur golfer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and HR expert who is eager to embolden leaders to do better and have fun. Over the last 20 years, John has been an owner of six business ventures and is currently the president of Willory, a staffing and consulting firm dedicated to HR and payroll. John’s passion is transforming purpose-driven organizations to meet their full potential and ensuring they find, develop, and empower the best talent.

Dr. Shari Simpson

Shari Simpson, EdD, SHRM-SCP, leads thought leadership at a technology company and is the founder of HR Swagger, LLC and DTG Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, she focuses on leadership, culture, and learning experiences that help people do their best work. Shari is also the host of the HR Mixtape podcast and a frequent speaker on modern HR, leadership, and workplace transformation. Her work blends practical HR strategy with a people-first approach that helps organizations build connection, clarity, and momentum.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shari is a proud mother of three sons—one a veteran and two currently serving in the US Navy—a dedicated dog mom and an avid reader. Her 25+-year marriage to a fire department Chief adds depth to her understanding of service and dedication.

https://askhrswagger.com
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