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Celebrating Black Excellence in Leadership: A Reflection on my HBCU Experience
News Bite Krystal Floyd News Bite Krystal Floyd

Celebrating Black Excellence in Leadership: A Reflection on my HBCU Experience

February is a month dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich history, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans. Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the struggles, triumphs and exceptional achievements of Black individuals who have shaped our world. This year, we want to spotlight a particular aspect of Black excellence: leadership.

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Tech-Tested Virtual Interview Tips for Professionals
News Bite Heather Wilensky News Bite Heather Wilensky

Tech-Tested Virtual Interview Tips for Professionals

If you’ve decided that 2024 is the year for you to dust off your resume and jump on the job market, you’re going to notice that more and more interviews are being conducted virtually. In addition to brushing up on your interview skills, we recommend you take some time to recognize how a virtual interview is different from an in-person experience. Some of these may seem obvious, but through our work at Bryant Group, we’ve seen it all.

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Remote Work, Candidate Pools and Attrition
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Remote Work, Candidate Pools and Attrition

Flashback to early 2020 and the beginning of the pandemic. Organizations rushed to adapt to a world that changed seemingly overnight. At first, it was a steep learning curve for everyone. Traditionally held face-to-face meetings took place over Zoom and nearly all travel, even into the office, was put on hold. In some industries, it hampered productivity and even eliminated jobs. The already challenging responsibility of management became even more difficult at a distance. As time went on, office culture settled into a new rhythm and the workforce saw some positives from this change.

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Facilitating an Equitable Search Process: Insights from a Certified Diversity Recruiter
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Facilitating an Equitable Search Process: Insights from a Certified Diversity Recruiter

In today's diverse and inclusive world, where the value of embracing different perspectives and experiences is widely recognized, organizations are increasingly prioritizing the creation of equitable search processes. As a certified diversity recruiter, I hold a unique position to drive positive change within my company and the clients we serve. This expertise in promoting diversity and inclusion can help shape recruitment practices that attract top talent from all backgrounds while fostering an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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What does it mean to be an American Latino?
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What does it mean to be an American Latino?

Within my own family there are many of us so-called “first generation” college graduates. Even though our parents may not have had the opportunities that my generation now has, our success is a direct result of their sacrifice and gutsy determination. And guess what: for every succeeding generation it won’t be a question of if you’re going to college, but rather which college are you attending. It’s that bedrock support from our families that make it possible to say the sky's the limit.

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Are You Waiting on Moxie?
News Bite Brandy McMills, MPA News Bite Brandy McMills, MPA

Are You Waiting on Moxie?

A friend and mentor once said, “If you wait for confidence, you’ll be in the chair for a long time.” This resonated with me, and I find myself reflecting on her words often.

In both our personal and professional lives, there are countless moments when we hesitate to take that crucial first step because we don't feel ready. It's natural to fear failure and the unknown, but in doing so, we often miss out on incredible, life-changing opportunities.

At Bryant Group, moxie is one of our core values. We believe in being courageous and daring, willing to take risks and embrace uncertainty. We run with scissors, metaphorically speaking, understanding that sometimes progress requires a leap of faith.

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Are You Prioritizing “Keeping” Over “Hiring?”
News Bite Emili Bennett News Bite Emili Bennett

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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Women’s History Month Interview with Brigitte Grant, Dr. Mary Lackie and Kathi Warren
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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.”

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Women’s History Month Interview with Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan
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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!

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