Blog Archive
Championing Health Through Collaboration and Impact
Bryant Group is thrilled to announce our most recent recognition on the Top 40 Healthcare Search Firms List from Hunt Scanlon, the most widely trusted source for information in the talent management industry. We are passionate about changing lives to positively impact the world.
Women’s History Month Interview with Brigitte Grant, Dr. Mary Lackie and Kathi Warren
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Bryant Group is highlighting some of the incredible women we have collaborated with on leadership and engagement. For this article, we interviewed Brigitte Grant, Associate VP, UT Health Houston, Development and Public Affairs Department; Dr. Mary Lackie, VP of University Advancement and President of UCA Foundation, University of Central Arkansas; Kathi Dantley Warren, VP, Rice University, Development and Relations. They will be featured as panelists at the upcoming CASE District IV Conference in April 2023 hosted by Bryant Group CEO Sally Bryant for their forum “Letters to My Former Self.”
Women’s History Month Interview with Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Bryant Group is highlighting some of the incredible women we have collaborated with on leadership and engagement. For this article, we interviewed the new President & Chief Executive Officer of Kansas Leadership Center, Dr. V. Kaye Monk-Morgan. Selected by the board following an extensive national search, Kaye brings 30 years of experience in university administration at her alma mater Wichita State University and other institutions, service to community and national organizations, and advocacy work and consulting to this role. We are thrilled for her to join us today!
Welcome to my perfectly imperfect life
A sign with those words hangs in my house, and I think it aptly describes the journey to and through leadership. Becoming a great leader is messy, continuous, and soul-stretching.
Confessions of a Burnt Out Leader
Emili Bennett, Bryant Group’s VP of Leadership Development. talks about all things work-life balance, and provides helpful action steps for you to implement in your own life.
You’re Amazing! But is Your Resume?
We have the opportunity at Bryant Group to review thousands of resumes. Some immediately rise to the top. What makes a resume stand out from the rest?
Top books and podcasts to start off 2023
The end of 2022 is approaching fast and here at Bryant Group, it has been a fast and furious year. Our team has tripled in size. Business has quadrupled and we added a new service line. It has been an amazing year.
Does Gratitude Make You a Better Leader?
Negativity and fearfulness can be paralyzing for anyone, but especially for those in positions of leadership. Approaching our work from a place of gratitude enables us to be forward-thinking leaders, to be inspired to take risks, to innovate, and to dream about the future.
You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
A while back, I was flattered to receive a request to participate in the Development Debrief with Kathryn Van Sickle. Kathryn has interviewed titans of the philanthropy industry, and it was an honor to share my area of expertise with her audience.
Is Remote Work Here to Stay?
As the home office replaced “the office,” we learned that personal priorities and professional happiness sometimes conflicted; as a result, our industry realized the Great Resignation (or Great Opportunity) depending upon your view.
What I Didn't Know About Success Part II
Our habits either set us up for success or undermine our efforts in everything. This wisdom became crystal clear to me as I participated in the Habit Finder Coaching Program with Joe Rangel, founder of 2EvolveCoaching and BG Consulting Vice President.
Following is Part Two of June’s NewsBite article which explores how our habits can enhance or hinder our relationships and our success.
The Great Opportunity Continues
Many business sectors across the globe are experiencing this time as a “job seekers market” and the nonprofit arena is no different. Yet senior executives are leaving their positions in industry to join nonprofits where they can enjoy the intrinsic rewards of contributing to the greater good of society. Vice President John Toolan shares insights to help your organization thrive in this shifting landscape.
What I Didn't Know About Success
I thought I was successful. I thought I had mostly good habits. I thought I was running in the right direction. About five years ago I had a crisis that rocked everything I believed. I was fortunate to be provided an opportunity to engage in coaching with a man that I had never met. To say it changed my life for the better is an understatement. Perhaps I should start at the beginning…
COVID Inspired Leadership - Changes, Lessons, and Reminders
No matter where you stand with regard to COVID-19 (masks, vaccines, etc.), we can all agree-- the pandemic has impacted our industry. Bryant Group reached out to advancement leaders to find out what they discovered or rediscovered about themselves, their teams, and their leadership as they navigated the ever-changing, pandemic waters.
Is It Remote?
Is it remote? It’s a question we often hear when we meet with candidates and leaders across the higher education, health care, and nonprofit world. It’s an important question for sure at this time, given the changes in where and how we work. There is no doubt that how and where we work has changed forever.
Why Digital User Experience Matters in Higher Ed Fundraising
Universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions offer valuable opportunities for students to hone their skills, create pathways to dream careers, network with peers, and create unforgettable memories. However, whether it’s for current students or alumni, these tasks cost money. In order to provide these experiences, donations from alumni and other supporters are critical.
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.
The Positive Transition
During the fourth quarter of 2021, “employees [were] switching jobs at a higher than usual pace as more flexible ‘work-from-home’ arrangements create greater job mobility.”¹ The experts call it The Great Resignation.² At Bryant Group, we call it The Great Opportunity.
Interview Secrets to Success
You probably get dozens of job announcements in your email weekly, and mostly you just delete them. But then, one day your inbox contains a career opportunity that piques your interest. “I could be really good at this…maybe I should apply!” you think.Before you begin to respond, take a moment to think about this position from the hiring organization’s point of view and ask yourself one question that will guide every move you make.
