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Difficult Truth and Ridiculous Grace
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Difficult Truth and Ridiculous Grace

Moxie is the X-factor that transforms a crisis into an opportunity, enabling leaders to cut through complexity and lead with confidence. This moxie, or courage or boldness, separates exceptional leaders from the rest. It allows them to not just survive a crisis, but to thrive in it, creating an environment where challenges fuel innovation and growth.

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Unleashing Potential in Leadership Teams
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Unleashing Potential in Leadership Teams

Organizational success hinges on its people, specifically their talents, their passions and their ability to work together. Over my career, I've witnessed the impact that understanding these individual strengths can have on a team's performance. It’s not just about having the right people; it’s about making sure they’re in the right roles and doing work that energizes them. I’ve seen firsthand how this framework can change the way teams operate. Recently, we worked with a university Vice President for Advancement and her leadership team who shared that their meetings were frequently bogged down by indecision and lack of focus.

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Bryant Group Recognized for the Second Year in a Row as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000
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Bryant Group Recognized for the Second Year in a Row as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000

Inc. revealed today that Bryant Group ranks No. 1075 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering loyalty of Bryant Group’s search and leadership development clients, the trust of candidates and individual coaching clients, and the nonstop efforts of the entire team.

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Well, Well, Well…Are You?
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Well, Well, Well…Are You?

Are you ready for a different kind of crucial conversation — one acknowledging the challenges of isolation in leadership and starting an open dialogue on solutions to honor your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing?

Advancement leaders are dealing with more stress than ever in their positions — working long hours; dealing with global and local crises; advising presidents, boards and donors; and having the weight of the institution's image and future resting at least partly on their shoulders.

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Are You Prioritizing “Keeping” Over “Hiring?”
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Are You Prioritizing “Keeping” Over “Hiring?”

Are you in a job where taking all of your PTO is encouraged? Or frowned upon? As Program Director at the Indiana University Alumni Association I took all of my PTO each year. Yep. All of it. This one thing made a significant impact on my professional success, my personal relationships and my physical health.

At Bryant Group, we do not have a set amount of PTO – which in actuality can make PTO a bit more tricky to navigate. In the end, it comes down to the same thing that it does everywhere – what is the culture and expectation from leadership about taking personal time off?

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Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms 2023
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Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms 2023

I want to take this space to say THANK YOU to all of you who partner with us at every stage of the talent lifecycle to ensure your institutions, your teams, and programs have the best leadership in the industry. It is because of that we debuted this month at #53 on the Forbes 2023 America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms list.

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Do You Run With Scissors?
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Do You Run With Scissors?

We talk a lot about moxie here at Bryant Group; it’s one of our core values because we believe it’s central to great leadership. Moxie might bring to mind creativity, courage, or risk-taking. When we talk about moxie, we like to refer to it as “running with scissors.” It has become a powerful metaphor for our team and our partners.

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