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 master’s 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!