John Bryant

John Bryant

US
Founder, Operation Hope, Inc.

Three times during the 20th Century TIME Magazine has compiled a list of America's future leadership. On December 5th, 1994 John Bryant was selected by TIME Magazine as "One of America's 50 Most Promising Leaders of the Future," as part of their "50 for the Future" cover story. Cited by the past four sitting U.S. presidents for his work to empower low-wealth communities across America, John Bryant is a noted business builder, corporate bridge builder, social entrepreneur, advisor to governments, author, speaker, and an advocate for the eradication of poverty in America.

Mr. Bryant is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc., America's first non-profit social investment banking organization and a leading national self-help provider of economic empowerment tools and services for the under-served and the wealthless. As chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Mr. Bryant directs the activities of eight non-profit companies, operating in six states and the District of Columbia.

Mr. Bryant has served on several corporate boards, including the corporate board of directors of 3 Day Blinds, Inc. and Southern Pacific Bank, and currently serves on the community board for Wells Fargo & Co., the Board of Governors for the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, and is an instructor for small business and entrepreneurship at UCLA Extension, Department of Business & Management.

On May 7th, 2001 Mr. Bryant was selected by Oprah Winfrey and the Oprah's Angel Network Foundation to receive the Use Your Life Award on the Oprah Winfrey Show, by People Magazine on April 29th, 2002 as their Community Hero on the 10th anniversary of the worst urban civil unrest in U.S. history, and by WORTH Magazine in December, 2002 as One of America's 25 Most Generous Young Americans.

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Rainbows, After Storms
From Civil Rights to Silver Rights
21st Century Leadership And The Business Of Diversity: When the Only Color That Counts Is Green!
The Power Of People Leadership: Getting the Most Out of the Most Valuable Asset You Have!
The Power Of Y-O-U Leadership: Yes, One Person CAN Make a Difference!
The Power Of Educational Leadership: ducation as the New Wealth Currency of the 21st Century
The Power Of Ethical Leadership: In the 21st Century Everyone Can Win ... Doing Well and Doing Good!
The Power Of Inspirational Leadership: The Sustainable Magic in a Possible Attitude!
The Power Of Public Leadership: Restoring Honor to America's Most Honored Profession
The Power Of Spiritual Leadership: Achieving Personal Enlightenment and Changing the World Around You!

Three times during the 20th Century TIME Magazine has compiled a list of America's future leadership. On December 5th, 1994 John Bryant was selected by TIME Magazine as "One of America's 50 Most Promising Leaders of the Future," as part of their "50 for the Future" cover story. Cited by the past four sitting U.S. presidents for his work to empower low-wealth communities across America, John Bryant is a noted business builder, corporate bridge builder, social entrepreneur, advisor to governments, author, speaker, and an advocate for the eradication of poverty in America.

Mr. Bryant is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc., America's first non-profit social investment banking organization and a leading national self-help provider of economic empowerment tools and services for the under-served and the wealthless. As chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Mr. Bryant directs the activities of eight non-profit companies, operating in six states and the District of Columbia.

Mr. Bryant has served on several corporate boards, including the corporate board of directors of 3 Day Blinds, Inc. and Southern Pacific Bank, and currently serves on the community board for Wells Fargo & Co., the Board of Governors for the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, and is an instructor for small business and entrepreneurship at UCLA Extension, Department of Business & Management.

On May 7th, 2001 Mr. Bryant was selected by Oprah Winfrey and the Oprah's Angel Network Foundation to receive the Use Your Life Award on the Oprah Winfrey Show, by People Magazine on April 29th, 2002 as their Community Hero on the 10th anniversary of the worst urban civil unrest in U.S. history, and by WORTH Magazine in December, 2002 as One of America's 25 Most Generous Young Americans.

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Rainbows, After Storms
From Civil Rights to Silver Rights
21st Century Leadership And The Business Of Diversity: When the Only Color That Counts Is Green!
The Power Of People Leadership: Getting the Most Out of the Most Valuable Asset You Have!
The Power Of Y-O-U Leadership: Yes, One Person CAN Make a Difference!
The Power Of Educational Leadership: ducation as the New Wealth Currency of the 21st Century
The Power Of Ethical Leadership: In the 21st Century Everyone Can Win ... Doing Well and Doing Good!
The Power Of Inspirational Leadership: The Sustainable Magic in a Possible Attitude!
The Power Of Public Leadership: Restoring Honor to America's Most Honored Profession
The Power Of Spiritual Leadership: Achieving Personal Enlightenment and Changing the World Around You!