Len Bernat
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Melissa Kuroda
Len is one of the most compassionate leaders I have ever met. You continue to inspire me. No matter the task or the time, Len always makes it a point of priority in his schedule to mentor, motivate and follow through.
Aldo Delli Paoli
I have read Len's book "Leadership Matter" and here I want to report my opinion on this work. The author's story is particular, because it comes from the military field but reports some logics within the corporate and global leadership that deserve to be read. It is a broad reading path, which knows how to range from personal leadership, to organizational leadership, up to that of the market. The three concepts are often interconnected and part of a single system. The stories, examples of practical life and any other tools made available by the author serve to increase the mental approach and increase awareness in the use of words, in making the right decisions, in relating to people. The book is written in a schematic and clear way, able to offer excellent advice on leadership. Inside, each chapter explores a principle, a rule, and ends with a part dedicated to making people understand how to put it into practice. There is space is dedicated to food for thought in order to understand how to direct one's efforts to grow the work group and one's business. From the point of view of personal training, this manual is really useful, because it takes the reader by the hand, and gives him a real life lesson. It should be read by anyone who aspires to a successful career. It is "the" manual for developing personal leadership.
Melissa Kuroda
Len is one of the most compassionate leaders I have ever met. You continue to inspire me. No matter the task or the time, Len always makes it a point of priority in his schedule to mentor, motivate and follow through.
Aldo Delli Paoli
I have read Len's book "Leadership Matter" and here I want to report my opinion on this work. The author's story is particular, because it comes from the military field but reports some logics within the corporate and global leadership that deserve to be read. It is a broad reading path, which knows how to range from personal leadership, to organizational leadership, up to that of the market. The three concepts are often interconnected and part of a single system. The stories, examples of practical life and any other tools made available by the author serve to increase the mental approach and increase awareness in the use of words, in making the right decisions, in relating to people. The book is written in a schematic and clear way, able to offer excellent advice on leadership. Inside, each chapter explores a principle, a rule, and ends with a part dedicated to making people understand how to put it into practice. There is space is dedicated to food for thought in order to understand how to direct one's efforts to grow the work group and one's business. From the point of view of personal training, this manual is really useful, because it takes the reader by the hand, and gives him a real life lesson. It should be read by anyone who aspires to a successful career. It is "the" manual for developing personal leadership.
Melissa Kuroda
Len is one of the most compassionate leaders I have ever met. You continue to inspire me. No matter the task or the time, Len always makes it a point of priority in his schedule to mentor, motivate and follow through.
Aldo Delli Paoli
I have read Len's book "Leadership Matter" and here I want to report my opinion on this work. The author's story is particular, because it comes from the military field but reports some logics within the corporate and global leadership that deserve to be read. It is a broad reading path, which knows how to range from personal leadership, to organizational leadership, up to that of the market. The three concepts are often interconnected and part of a single system. The stories, examples of practical life and any other tools made available by the author serve to increase the mental approach and increase awareness in the use of words, in making the right decisions, in relating to people. The book is written in a schematic and clear way, able to offer excellent advice on leadership. Inside, each chapter explores a principle, a rule, and ends with a part dedicated to making people understand how to put it into practice. There is space is dedicated to food for thought in order to understand how to direct one's efforts to grow the work group and one's business. From the point of view of personal training, this manual is really useful, because it takes the reader by the hand, and gives him a real life lesson. It should be read by anyone who aspires to a successful career. It is "the" manual for developing personal leadership.
Melissa Kuroda
Len is one of the most compassionate leaders I have ever met. You continue to inspire me. No matter the task or the time, Len always makes it a point of priority in his schedule to mentor, motivate and follow through.
Aldo Delli Paoli
I have read Len's book "Leadership Matter" and here I want to report my opinion on this work. The author's story is particular, because it comes from the military field but reports some logics within the corporate and global leadership that deserve to be read. It is a broad reading path, which knows how to range from personal leadership, to organizational leadership, up to that of the market. The three concepts are often interconnected and part of a single system. The stories, examples of practical life and any other tools made available by the author serve to increase the mental approach and increase awareness in the use of words, in making the right decisions, in relating to people. The book is written in a schematic and clear way, able to offer excellent advice on leadership. Inside, each chapter explores a principle, a rule, and ends with a part dedicated to making people understand how to put it into practice. There is space is dedicated to food for thought in order to understand how to direct one's efforts to grow the work group and one's business. From the point of view of personal training, this manual is really useful, because it takes the reader by the hand, and gives him a real life lesson. It should be read by anyone who aspires to a successful career. It is "the" manual for developing personal leadership.
Experience
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BIZCATALYST 360°
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Columnist and Featured Writer
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Jan 2016 - Present
Sharing experiences and leadership secrets that have helped me become the person I am today with others. I do this because I was honored to be mentored by some great leaders, To honor what they did for me, I must use today's technology to pass on lessons learned. Sharing experiences and leadership secrets that have helped me become the person I am today with others. I do this because I was honored to be mentored by some great leaders, To honor what they did for me, I must use today's technology to pass on lessons learned.
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Maxeys Christian Church
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United States
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Government Administration
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Pastor
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May 2005 - Dec 2022
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - showing how God's word as is relevant to us today as it was when it was written. To reach, teach, and train God's children to fulfill the Great Commission given to us by Jesus Christ. Visit us at www.facebook.com/Maxeys Christian Church/ Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - showing how God's word as is relevant to us today as it was when it was written. To reach, teach, and train God's children to fulfill the Great Commission given to us by Jesus Christ. Visit us at www.facebook.com/Maxeys Christian Church/
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Jackson County Government in Georgia
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Jefferson, GA
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Purchasing Manager
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Jun 2007 - Mar 2017
Managed the daily purchasing process. Wrote public solicitations and managed the bidding process. Conducted contract negotiations and management, Property and Liability Insurance management and Fixed Asset inventory management. I was able to documented savings of over $2 Million in my first year in this position. Many of the savings were in utility bills so each year, the savings continue to grow. Twice during my time with Jackson County, I have filled the position of Interim Airport Manager while the County recruited a permanent manager. This experience taught me the basics of airport management at a small airport.
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Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
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Watkinsville, GA
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Oconee County Chamber of Commerce
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Oct 2003 - Sep 2004
President of the Chamber of Commerce. Was able to help move the establishment of a Farmers' Market from a plan on paper to a reality that continues to thrive today. President of the Chamber of Commerce. Was able to help move the establishment of a Farmers' Market from a plan on paper to a reality that continues to thrive today.
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Oconee County Government
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Watkinsville, GA
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Operations Director
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Sep 1998 - Oct 2003
Managed the internal functions that supported the Government operations, prepared 5-year budgets, personnel counseling and disciplinary action. Created a team that worked so well together that our County was recognized for smart growth, service to its citizen, and management of green space. Managed the internal functions that supported the Government operations, prepared 5-year budgets, personnel counseling and disciplinary action. Created a team that worked so well together that our County was recognized for smart growth, service to its citizen, and management of green space.
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Ashford Memorial Methodist Church
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Watkinsville, GA 30677
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Associate Pastor
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Nov 1999 - Jun 2003
Received my ordination as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ from this church. Served under the direction of the Senior Pastor until 2001 and then spent one year leading the congregation as they looked for a new Senior Pastor. During this time, I grew in my pastoral preaching, counseling, and leadership skills. Received my ordination as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ from this church. Served under the direction of the Senior Pastor until 2001 and then spent one year leading the congregation as they looked for a new Senior Pastor. During this time, I grew in my pastoral preaching, counseling, and leadership skills.
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CamTrak South
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Watkinsville, Ga
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Plant Manager
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May 1997 - Sep 1998
Managed daily production to meet customer orders. Established repair and return tracking software. This provided quick turn around and parts failure analysis. Wrote employee manual to prepare for future growth of the company. Helped establish a marketing plan that increased sales from $800,000 annually to over 2 Million Dollars annually. Managed daily production to meet customer orders. Established repair and return tracking software. This provided quick turn around and parts failure analysis. Wrote employee manual to prepare for future growth of the company. Helped establish a marketing plan that increased sales from $800,000 annually to over 2 Million Dollars annually.
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REsource Partners
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Watkinsville, GA
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Database Administrator
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Jan 1996 - May 1997
Developed the database that would be used for custom software development that enabled customers to manage their corporate real estate assets. My biggest client was Union Pacific Railroad. Developed the database that would be used for custom software development that enabled customers to manage their corporate real estate assets. My biggest client was Union Pacific Railroad.
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West Building Materials
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Athens, GA
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Consumer Marketing Manager
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Nov 1994 - Jan 1996
Retail store management and customer relations. Retail store management and customer relations.
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Foamex
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Athens, GA
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Supervisor
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Dec 1993 - Oct 1994
1st Shift Plant Supervisor managing the daily production schedule to ensure the timely manufacturing and delivery of customer orders. Used TQM techniques to improve daily production procedures so that the small plant went from operating in the red to producing a profit. 1st Shift Plant Supervisor managing the daily production schedule to ensure the timely manufacturing and delivery of customer orders. Used TQM techniques to improve daily production procedures so that the small plant went from operating in the red to producing a profit.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Captain, USMC Retired
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Jul 1973 - Sep 1993
Twenty years of service to our country as a Marine and Aviation Supply Officer. Held a Top-Secret Clearance. Managed logistical support to aviation assets world-wide. Help develop the management software that was used to enable the daily management of war-time assets. Conducted operations from fixed based elements to supply support at sea. Conducted training world-wide and ended my career ensuring our enlisted supply courses were updated to meet the real-world operating environment. Twenty years of service to our country as a Marine and Aviation Supply Officer. Held a Top-Secret Clearance. Managed logistical support to aviation assets world-wide. Help develop the management software that was used to enable the daily management of war-time assets. Conducted operations from fixed based elements to supply support at sea. Conducted training world-wide and ended my career ensuring our enlisted supply courses were updated to meet the real-world operating environment.
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The Sentinel
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Lewistown, PA 17044
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Press Room Laborer
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Sep 1972 - Jun 1973
Worked part-time after school in the press room of the local newspaper and was responsible for cleaning the presses after each day's production, preparing the presses and newsprint for the next day's production, and general housekeeping duties around the press room. I was able to gain experience with production operations on limited occasions when special printing operations were required on the weekends. Worked part-time after school in the press room of the local newspaper and was responsible for cleaning the presses after each day's production, preparing the presses and newsprint for the next day's production, and general housekeeping duties around the press room. I was able to gain experience with production operations on limited occasions when special printing operations were required on the weekends.
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Danks and Company
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Lewistown, PA 17044
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Stockboy
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Nov 1971 - Jan 1972
Worked part-time after school in the stock room unloading trucks, delivering merchandise to the various departments within the store, delivering supplies, and general housekeeping functions. Worked during the Christmas season only. Worked part-time after school in the stock room unloading trucks, delivering merchandise to the various departments within the store, delivering supplies, and general housekeeping functions. Worked during the Christmas season only.
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Education
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1970 - 1973
Penn Highlands High School
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