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inspirational message of how faith and hope plays
an integral role in becoming the kind of leader
who will demonstrate integrity has especially
taken on fresh meaning, given the current debate
surrounding health care reform. I have always
tried to do the right thing based on what I believe
will benefit the majority of Nebraskans; the message
of your book certainly rejuvenates my spirit in
that belief.”
~ E. Benjamin Nelson, United
States Senator
“Leadership Hastings (Nebraska)
was very excited to have Paul Bryant deliver the
keynote for our annual Tom Osborne Leadership
Seminar. We felt his Nebraska background, coupled
with the success he's had in business, education
and as an author, made him the perfect choice.
He did just a superb job relating to everyone
in our audience, which wasn't easy because it
ranged from middle school students to business
professionals. He kept the crowd engaged and interested,
and left them with plenty to think about. We've
heard very positive comments about his presentation
and we're extremely glad he was a part of our
event."
~ Dennis Kellogg
Tom Osborne Leadership Award Committee
"CONGRATULATIONS
on the new book and the Pulitzer Prize nomination.
What an accomplishment! You make us proud!”
~
John E. Christensen, Chancellor
University of Nebraska-Omaha
"Paul Bryant recently
spoke to our organization and I must say he did
an outstanding job! He is a very professional,
polished and enlightening speaker. He has done
some amazing things in his life, while at the
same time overcoming some very difficult challenges
early on. He is very interesting to listen to,
and I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend
him to any group in any industry!”
~ G. Greg Wilson President
Elect, State of Nebraska Association of Insurance
and Financial Advisors
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Paul
Bryant grew up on the streets of North Omaha. As he
puts it, he lived through “the good, the bad and the
ugly.” Through his many experiences Paul became what
most people today would call a survivor. Not only did
Paul Bryant survive, he thrived!
Paul’s
career includes a Senior VP position with The Gallup
Organization. He has also been a business banker and
officer with Wells Fargo and the First National Bank.
He previously served as the Interim President and CEO
of the Urban League of Nebraska, and was President and
CEO of the United Minority Contractors Association.
He is the founder of the Leadership Institute for Urban
Education, and a board member of Leadership for Life.
Paul
holds a Masters Degree in both Urban Studies and Urban
Education. He received the Martin Luther King “Living
the Dream” Award from the Mayor of Omaha, and the University
of Nebraska’s Alumnus Achievement Award. He was named
the “Facilitator of the Year” by INROADS Inc, and a
Black Achiever by the YMCA, as well as an Achiever to
Watch in the Millennium Success Guide. Additionally
he has been chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young
Omahans by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He also hosted
his own radio show.
In
2009, Paul finished his first book entitled The Purpose-Living
Leader™ in which he describes the differences
between a “profit driven” and a “purpose
living” leader. The book was an immediate success,
and was even nominated for a Pulitzer Prize! Within
one year of being published, Paul’s book served
as curriculum on the campuses of the Metropolitan Community
College, the University of Nebraska - Omaha and Creighton
University. In fact, Paul has served as an instructor
at all three institutions, and was honored as the “Teacher
of the Year” at Creighton University in both 2010
and 2011!
In 2005, Paul walked away from
a 25-year corporate career to become the Executive Director
of the Wesley House, a struggling non-profit corporation.
Taking that risk placed Paul on the path to fulfillment,
and he is now on a mission to help as many people as
he can find their own purpose in life, and to become
the leaders they were meant to be.
Paul has addressed numerous local,
national and international audiences. Suffice it to
say that with all of Paul’s experiences, knowledge,
teaching and speaking, he has a great deal of insight
to share with his audiences. As one audience member
recently said, “I love listening to Paul Bryant.
He is motivating, intelligent, humorous, inspirational,
and he just plain makes me think more than most of the
speakers I’ve heard.”
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