I’m Paul Lawrence Vann—entrepreneur, leadership strategist, leadership coach, and author of Leadership Is Influence: A Three-Pronged Approach to Becoming a Leader of Influence.
Before becoming a small business leadership consultant, I served as a military officer for 22 years, including 12 consecutive years at the Department of Defense. I also had the privilege of serving as a Capitol Hill Fellow, working alongside a member of Congress at the U.S. House of Representatives. In the corporate sector, I worked for Mobil Oil Company as part of the comptroller’s office, where I managed a multi-billion-dollar budget.
In 2002, I made the decision to retire from both the United States Air Force and Mobil Oil Company to pursue the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Since then, I’ve founded Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a professional development company specializing in leadership development. Today, I continue to embrace the rewards of small business ownership while helping organizations cultivate strong, influential leaders.
As your corporate and small business leadership coach, my goal is to leverage my expertise, insights, and industry experience to help your organization build a thriving leadership culture. I am committed to guiding you toward success by strengthening leadership capabilities, retaining top talent, and positioning your business for long-term growth. I look forward to working with you to turn your vision into reality!
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