As the originator of the Living on Higher Ground book series, Paul Lawrence Vann fostered the emergence of workplace diversity and leadership development programs that show people how to explore the terrain of their own greatest potential. As the inspiration behind the development and delivery of amazing speaking, presentations, training and book publishing programs, Paul Lawrence Vann is uniquely qualified to talk about the success you deserve.
He is America's leading expert in maximizing human potential for civilian, military, educational and governmental agencies. Paul is a leadership expert who is empowering, inspirational and success conscious presenter who for the past eight years has helped thousands of individuals achieve their dreams.
Affectionately known as "The Prince of Possibilities, #1 Leadership Expert", Paul has researched and reported on what makes people successful leaders. He knows what inspires them, their catalyst for change, and what motivates them. He brings this clear and concise knowledge and wisdom to diverse audiences --- sharing his success strategies in the media and as a radio host, with companies, universities and professional associations to countries around the world.
Paul is a Florida Institute of Technology graduate with a Master's Degree in contracts and acquisition management and is a retired lieutenant colonel from the United States Air Force. He attended every leadership school offered and over his 20 year career, led personnel and managed multi-billion dollar programs in excess of $3.6 billion. His experience and education further supports his abilities to work constructively with audiences and is a champion of peak-performance, developing the specific methodology and results-oriented activities to help people take on greater challenges and produce breakthrough results.
Mr. Vann's has also developed amazing audio empowerment products and corporate training programs. His audio program, Living on Higher Ground and From Impossible to Possible Is A Quest, is a phenomenal series.
He is Founder and Chairman of the Wealth Building Academy. LLC located in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, which trains entrepreneurs, civilian, military, government agencies, corporate leaders and motivated individuals how to maximize their human potential and improve their botttom line.
Paul is also the founder of The Vann Foundation in Fort Washington, Maryland, which provides a wholistic personal development and financial literacy program to low-moderate income youth and families.
Paul is the CEO of Laurel Wreath Publishing, a book and information product company that develops, produces and distributes self-help, personal development and empowerment programs. Paul's international radio show, The Wealthy Speaker Talk Radio Show provides listeners with cutting edge commentary from celebrity guest such as Chris Gardner, of The Pursuit of Happynes Fame, Tim and Daphne Reis, emmy nominated actors and film producers, Randal Pinkett of BCT Partners and numerous other guest.
Paul Lawrence Vann has also been a regular gest of Channel 9, WUSA, Washington, DC "Mind Over Money" program, providing expert knowledge to viewers and provide financial advice to callers who want to know how to navigate these tough economic times.
Paul's background includes a BA from Shaw University and he also holds a Masters degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University and a Masters degree in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology. Over the past 30 years, he has been a military officer, an financial analyst for Mobil Oil Company, trainer and a leading authority in the areas of leader, workplace diversity, inspiration, financia literacy and peak performance.
Paul Lawrence Vann was a Capital Hill Fellow and worked on the personal staff of a member of Congress. He worked with both House of Congress, and has dined in the White House with a president. He has negotiated contracts and agreements with foreign countires on behalf of the United States government.
Paul has also been a featured guest on more than 150 radio and television programs in nearly every major market - many of them on a repeat basis. A sample of these shows include Channel 9, WUSA, Oprah Radio with Dr. Maya Angelou and many others.
