In this episode of the Move the Ball podcast, Jen Garrett sits down with Bryant Henson, a senior executive with experience in Fortune 100 companies, to discuss leadership, career advancement, building effective relationships, and the importance of networking. Bryant shares pivotal moments from his career, lessons learned from the aerospace and defense industry, and draws parallels between motorsports and business success.

Episode Highlights:

• [3:00] Bryant’s Five-Part Framework for Career Success
  Bryant outlines his approach to leadership and career growth, emphasizing relationships, making others successful, continuous learning, gaining the right experience, and delivering value.
• [9:00] Building Relationships and Thriving in Matrix Organizations
  Discussion on the importance of culture, trust, and communication in building strong teams and thriving in complex, matrixed corporate environments.
• [24:00] Pivotal Career Moments and the Value of Lateral Moves
  Bryant shares a defining moment in his career, the importance of taking lateral roles, and knowing when to say no to opportunities.
• [30:00] Motorsports, Mindset, and Business Parallels
  Bryant talks about his passion for racing, what motorsports have taught him about preparation and teamwork, and how these lessons apply to business leadership.

Bryant Henson is a seasoned senior executive with a proven record of driving global growth, innovation, and operational excellence across government and commercial markets. He has held senior leadership roles at Otis Worldwide, L3Harris Technologies, and Lockheed Martin, where he led global businesses, guided mergers and acquisitions, and accelerated technology solutions worldwide. Known for his dynamic leadership and ability to energize organizations, Bryant continues to shape industries through his executive advisory and private equity work.

Connect with Bryant:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-henson-1820a222/

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