What Changes When You Invest in Leadership?
Our clients don’t talk about abstract benefits. They talk about:
Fewer bottlenecks
Stronger teams
Less turnover
Better alignment
Cultures that hold up under pressure
We specialize in the skills that just make everything get done better, faster, more smoothly, and with a touch of fun.
When you partner with Bryant Group, you're not just investing in abstract concepts; you're investing in a future where your leadership team is stronger, more aligned and ready for any challenge.
Our leadership development programs boast a 93% retention rate for high-potential leaders, 100% completion and 100% recommendation rate.
Our clients consistently highlight the tangible impact of this investment, experiencing fewer bottlenecks, stronger teams, less turnover, better alignment, cultures that hold up under pressure and leaders who are truly ready for what's next. Pamella Henson, Executive Vice Chancellor, Washington University of St. Louis embodies this transformation.
"My theory is that when senior leaders, executive leaders like you are able to focus on the purpose, the people and your presence, those are some of the keys to success when it comes to creating that stability through change management," says Pamella Henson.
This philosophy, rooted in transparency and direct communication, has been instrumental in navigating significant organizational shifts.
You’ll know it's working when your plans move faster, your people feel more confident—and the executive team stops asking the same questions over and over.
Leadership Development That Strengthens the C-Suite
Strong leadership doesn’t just guide an organization’s direction—it defines its future.
At Bryant Group, we help leaders at every level lead with clarity, purpose and lasting impact.
Our satisfaction scores speak for themselves—an average of 9.7 out of 10.
After decades working alongside top institutions in healthcare, higher education and the nonprofit sector, we’ve learned a simple truth: Organizational effectiveness starts with the executive team. If your executive team isn’t aligned and cohesive, your organization isn’t operating at its full potential.
That’s why we focus on practical leadership development built around the Talent Lifecycle—a framework designed to meet your leaders where they are and take them where they need to go.
A Lifecycle Approach to Leadership
Leadership isn’t linear—and it isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Our work starts by understanding what your executive team is trying to solve:
Is it smoother onboarding for executive leaders?
More cohesive, higher-performing teams?
Preparing rising talent to take on greater responsibilities?
From there, we identify the solutions that will make the most impact—not just an entry point. Each engagement is tailored, but here are common ways we help organizations build stronger leadership.
And the results speak for themselves: 70% of participants have expanded their role or received a promotion since completing Leadership Development training at the University of Central Florida.
Executive Onboarding
Build trust early. Create momentum that lasts.
We design onboarding experiences that go beyond orientation. We help leaders integrate faster, align with their teams and hit the ground running—with lasting impact for their role and the organization.
Team Development
Bring alignment to the people who drive your mission.
We work with leadership teams to build cohesion, strengthen communication, and deepen trust. When the executive team is aligned, execution follows naturally.
The impact is real: Research from American University and Metrix Global shows an 88% increase in productivity when coaching is combined with training—compared to just 22% from training alone. That’s why we embed coaching as a core part of our leadership development work.
“Cohesion isn’t a 'nice to have.' It’s the essential force that determines whether a team will rise together—or fall apart under pressure. At Bryant Group, building cohesive teams isn’t just part of what we do. It is the strategy."
-Sally Bryant, CEO, BRYANT GROUP
Coaching for Emerging Leaders
Turn potential into readiness—and readiness into results.
Rising leaders need more than feedback—they need perspective, support and practical tools to step confidently into bigger roles.
We offer targeted coaching that prepares them for leadership challenges ahead.
"Senior leaders who focus on their purpose, invest in their people, and maintain their presence are truly setting the keys for success when creating stability through change management."
-Pamella Henson, Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at Washington University in St. Louis
Develop the bridge between vision and execution.
Lead is Bryant Group’s signature program for strengthening mid-level managers—the essential link between strategy and results.
Through in-person workshops, book discussions and personalized coaching, we help emerging leaders lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.
At the University of Central Florida, 70% of participants that participated in lead have been promoted or had their role expanded—a testament to the impact of practical, well-supported development.
“This truly has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has helped me become a more impactful and thoughtful leader. I’ve gained invaluable insights, developed new tools to support my growth, and most importantly, built a strong network of colleagues I can trust and rely on.”
- Kim Sargent, Lead Associate Director of Prospect Development, UCF
It’s not just about developing individuals—it’s about supporting the C-Suite by strengthening the leadership pipeline.
Culture Alignment
Make your values more than words on the wall.
We help organizations take an honest look at their current culture—and bring their ideal culture to life through actionable leadership strategies.
Talent Strategy
Put the right people in the right seats for long-term success.
Our talent strategy work helps organizations think proactively about hiring, team structure, performance management and succession planning, ensuring your leadership pipeline stays strong and ready.
Assessment Tools
Match the right tools to the right moments.
We use a strategic menu of assessment tools, each selected based on where your team is and what will help them grow.
These tools aren't just for diagnostics—they’re springboards for action, deeper insight and transformational change.
Tools we use include:
Working Genius Activation
Helps teams improve productivity by leaning into natural strengths. Ideal for newer teams needing to work more effectively.Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
Builds team cohesion based on trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability and results. Especially valuable if your team struggles with alignment.
DISC
Strengthens communication by helping team members understand themselves and each other.CliftonStrengths
Identifies and develops individual talents based on decades of Gallup workplace research, increasing engagement, well-being and productivity.Leadership Circle 360
Provides a comprehensive view of a leader’s effectiveness, highlighting both obstacles and growth opportunities. Our coaches guide leaders through the results toward actionable development.Habit Finder
Takes a deeper look at leadership motivations, values, and behaviors to drive personal and organizational growth.
“Bryant Group’s ability to connect with our team in a real way and their objective viewpoint supported us to have deeper conversations that advanced our team’s ability to lead effectively. The empathy and understanding they brought to the engagement had a significant impact.”
-Thirza Morreale, Associate Vice President for Advancement Administration and Strategic Talent Management, Colgate University
Why Bryant Group?
We’re not just consultants—we’ve sat in the chair. We’ve led teams, built award-winning cultures and steered through real change from the inside. That’s why we show up differently.
What sets us apart isn’t a playbook—it’s presence. We embed with your team, earn trust and do the hard work that moves people and performance forward. We don’t sugarcoat. We don’t avoid the hard truths. And we don’t disappear when things get messy.
We will never not have the hard conversations. Because avoiding them costs more: in culture, in trust, in retention, in well-being.
We reject the shortcuts that stall long-term success:
– Prioritizing transactions over relationships
– Egos over humility
– Band-aid solutions
– Quick wins that ignore retention
– Decisions that jeopardize people’s well-being
Your success is our success. And we bring moxie to every step—fearless energy, heartfelt care and a refusal to hide behind corporate buzzwords or empty promises. We challenge without alienating. We invite without compromising.
Companies with strong coaching cultures report 51% higher revenue than peers.
And coaching shows a 7x return on investment—
$7 for every $1 spent.
Here’s how we lead:
We listen.
We ask better questions.
We translate complexity into action.
And we stay with you every step of the way.
We don’t offer quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. We develop leaders who create lasting change from within—leaders who build alignment, trust and momentum that outlasts any moment of disruption.
Because at the heart of every resilient team is emotional cohesion: a unity of purpose, spirit and wholehearted trust that carries people through uncertainty—and into what’s next.
Let’s Build It Together
If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership pipeline, align your teams or create a leadership development strategy that actually sticks, let’s start the conversation.
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What People Are Saying
“I was looking for someone who understood HR and leadership who could help me lead my team. [The Bryant Group facilitator] approached it with an intentional method. We did DiSC profiles, then walked through 5 functions of a team/5 dysfunctions of team. It was conversational, which made everyone feel included and at ease. The training was some of the best leadership development I’ve had in my 30+ year career.”
— Rod Grabowski
Senior Vice President for University Advancement, University of Central Florida
“I have chosen Bryant Group to work with my leadership team - including my leaders in finance, operations, communications, IT, and fundraising - because of the immediate impact I see every time I have engaged them. BG helps create the environment for shared understanding toward a common goal.”
— Tracy Ostrem
President, Ostrem Leadership Group