Bryant is the President and CEO of Smith Consulting And Networking (Smith C.A.N.), a comprehensive consulting, speaking and coaching firm. He is a seasoned and respected higher education administrator, prolific classroom lecturer and recognized thought leader in the fields of inclusive change and leadership development. Bryant founded Smith C.A.N. in 2000 as a vehicle to better help businesses, municipalities and schools invest in their most valuable assets - their people. Bryant has presented to more than 1,000 audiences across the United States and in Spain as the guest of the Spanish Consulate. He served at the Directors level in student affairs at two universities in the United States, has taught courses in Communication, Leadership, and Hip Hop History and Pedagogy at three different universities and a community college.
Bryant is a highly sought after speaker and facilitator. He has spent his entire professional career helping individuals, businesses, and educational institutions understand the importance of making sure that what they say about embracing and promoting change and belonging is complimented by what they are doing. For more than two decades he has consistently been able to provide clients with immediately actionable steps and strategies that create cohesion amongst groups and teams, reduce conflicts around issues of change and enhance individuals abilities to be high achieving, purposefully driven, world changing global citizens.
Bryant is the President and CEO of Smith Consulting And Networking (Smith C.A.N.), a comprehensive consulting, speaking and coaching firm. He is a seasoned and respected higher education administrator, prolific classroom lecturer and recognized thought leader in the fields of inclusive change and leadership development. Bryant founded Smith C.A.N. in 2000 as a vehicle to better help businesses, municipalities and schools invest in their most valuable assets - their people. Bryant has presented to more than 1,000 audiences across the United States and in Spain as the guest of the Spanish Consulate. He served at the Directors level in student affairs at two universities in the United States, has taught courses in Communication, Leadership, and Hip Hop History and Pedagogy at three different universities and a community college.
Bryant is a highly sought after speaker and facilitator. He has spent his entire professional career helping individuals, businesses, and educational institutions understand the importance of making sure that what they say about embracing and promoting change and belonging is complimented by what they are doing. For more than two decades he has consistently been able to provide clients with immediately actionable steps and strategies that create cohesion amongst groups and teams, reduce conflicts around issues of change and enhance individuals abilities to be high achieving, purposefully driven, world changing global citizens.
Conquering Change A Step by Step Guide:
Format: 45 - 90 minute keynote, workshop, or breakout.
This program is perfect for:
- Directors, Managers, Department Heads of businesses, non-profits or schools.
- Employees, support staff, and board members facing changes in service, resources, leadership, or mission.
The audience will leave with:
- Five reasons to critically think about change that will help...
”Anchored Leadership: Navigating Opportunity During Change and Challenge”
Format: 90 minute workshop, half day (3 hours) retreat, or full day (7 hours) retreat.
This program is perfect for:
- C-suite executives, board members
- Senior level division heads
The audience will leave with:
- Increased clarity on how to lead while managing change, budget cuts, internal and external pressures.
- A customized framework for...
”All Hands on Deck: Equipping Everyone for Change”
Format:90 minute workshop, half day (3 hours) retreat, full day (7 hours) retreat.
This program is perfect for:
- All team members of the business and non-profit community
- All support staff impacted by leadership, management, or philosophical change within a business or non-profit.
The audience will leave with:
- Tools needed to work...
The Power of Inclusive Change Seminar
Format:
"45-60 minute kynote", "90 minute workshop", "halfday workshop", "1 full day workshop", "2 day retreat"
This program is perfect for:
- Educational administrators and teachers
- Mid-level and senior level managers
- IT groups and teams
- College students
- Professional development for staff and board...
"Patriots In Action: A Museum, A History, A Story"
Format:
"45 - 60 minute Lecture", "Half Day Passive, Interactive Display", "Full Day Passive, Interactive Display"
This program is perfect for:
- ERG Programs & Celebrations
- Veterans Celebrations & Recognition Programs
- Art Exhibit
- Black History Month Celebrations
- Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
- K-12 Schools
- Colleges &...
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Bradley University
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N.C., Executive Director, Garrett Center, Bradley University
Verified @bradley.eduFor the past six years I have booked Bryant at every opportunity I could for three reasons. 1) He is easy to work with. 2) He is the most engaging and captivating speaker I have ever worked with. 3) Bryant is an expert on diversity and leadership and has a unique ability to connect themes, inform audiences, and empower whoever he trains.
Wheeling High School at Township District 214
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J.C., Principal, Wheeling High School at Township District 214
Verified @d214.orgI recently worked with Bryant as I sought his advice regarding a potentially "sticky" diversity issue that could impact organizational climate. Bryant was able to give me wise advice and actionable steps which helped me make the right decision. As a result, my organization avoided a potential setback and several individuals complimented me on my leadership during the situation. I highly recommend Bryant K. Smith as a consultant and organizational coach.
Purdue University
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A.W., Diversity Outreach Project Manager, Purdue University
Verified @purdue.eduMr. Smith is a dynamic speaker who has the ability to engage audiences on issues of equity and inclusion that can be both difficult and polarizing. Bryant always leaves his audiences with an increased understanding of the issues and provides them with immediately actionable steps which can help them to continue their learning long after he has stepped off stage. I am constantly looking at ways to invite him back to speak at my events.
The College of Liberal Arts University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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A.H., Director of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the President's Emerging Scholars Programs, The College of Liberal Arts University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Verified @umn.edu"Mr. Smith has an enviable command of communications principles, and his interactive engaging workshops, seminars and keynote speeches promote a high level of analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills in the areas of leadership, diversity, and conflict resolution. I have brought Mr. Smith to three of the institutions I have worked at over the past 16 years to work with students, staff, faculty and administrators and our survey responses from all puts him in the top two percent of over 100 speakers showing a level superior level of satisfaction based on promoted learning objectives and learning outcomes. He has an amazing ability to connect with his audiences no matter the environment and stay connected for the duration of the presentation and engages one-on-one afterwards."
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