Episode Title: Leadership Insights with Paul Laurence Vann

Introduction:

• Dr. Allen Lycka introduces Paul Laurence Vann, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force, now an author and leadership expert.

Paul Vann's Background:

• Paul Vann shares his journey, starting from childhood experiences in a family-owned grocery store to his 20-year career in the Air Force, focusing on leadership development.

Nature vs. Nurture in Leadership:

• Discussion on whether leaders are born or made, exploring the development of leadership skills over time through experience and learning.

Examples of Great Leadership:

• Examples of leaders like Warren Buffett and Bob Chapman, emphasizing servant leadership and the importance of humility in leadership.

Trust and Inspiration in Leadership:

• Highlighting the significance of trust and inspiration in effective leadership, referencing Stephen Covey's book on trust and inspirational leadership.

Paul Vann's Three-Pronged Leadership Process:

1. Continuous Study: Emphasizing the importance of ongoing learning and studying exemplary leaders like General Colin Powell.
2. Practical Leadership Experience: Advocating for hands-on leadership roles and volunteering for leadership opportunities to gain practical experience.
3. Leadership Development Workshops: Recommending participation in leadership development programs to hone leadership skills across all levels of an organization.

Living a Fantastic Life:

• Paul Vann shares his philosophy on living a fantastic life, focusing on personal leadership, family, community involvement, and outreach activities.

Optimizing Business Performance through Leadership:

• Discusses how businesses can enhance their performance by investing in leadership development for all employees, aligning with the organization's vision, mission, and goals.

Connect with Paul Vann:

• Paul Vann directs listeners to his website for more information about his book, speaking engagements, training, and leadership development workshops.

Conclusion:

• Dr. Allen Lycka expresses gratitude to Paul Vann for sharing his insights and offers listeners a business assessment tool for evaluating their business journey.

Paul Lawrence Vann BIO & Social Media Links

Bio:

Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland near Washington, DC. Before he became an entrepreneur, Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF), he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after serving twelve consecutive years in the Pentagon and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Paul is author of the book, Leadership Is Influence. Paul earned an M.S. in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.A., in Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a B.A in Business Administration from Shaw University. He also earned a Certificate in Legislative Studies from the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University.

Social Media Links:

www.linkedin.com/in/paullawrencevann

www.facebook.com/paulvann1

www.twitter,com/paulvann

www.instagram.com/paullawrencevann