In episode 122, Coffey talks with John Bernatovicz about how leaders can stay engaged, avoid burnout, and deliver amazingly awesome HR.
They discuss what an ownership mindset in HR looks like; the importance of relationships in business success; why purpose-driven HR is beneficial for emerging HR leaders; the gift of caring for people; how great HR professionals can move a company forward; the "HR Like a Boss Business Plan"; the importance of understanding the business’ purpose; and burned out how seasoned HR professionals can regain their purpose.
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About our Guest:
John Bernatovicz is a husband, father, brother, coach, competitive amateur golfer, coach entrepreneur,
podcast host, keynote speaker, author, and HR and payroll expert. He is on a mission to embolden leaders to do better at work and at home while ensuring they are having fun and making a positive impact on the world.
Over the last 25 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 at Willory is transforming purpose-driven organizations to meet their full potential and ensuring they find, develop, and empower the best talent.
Under John’s leadership, Willory has achieved impressive results including NorthCoast 99, Weatherhead 100, Crain’s 52, and Inc. 5000.
John’s new book, HR Like a Boss: Your Guide to Amazingly Awesome HR, can be found at https://a.co/d/8WQLEed.
John Bernatovicz can be reached at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbernatovicz
https://twitter.com/JohnBernatovicz
https://www.facebook.com/john.bernatovicz
https://www.instagram.com/bernatovicz
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of an ownership mindset in leading people.
2. Create a purpose-driven HR culture.
3. Discover strategies for HR professionals to regain purpose and avoid burnout.