Paul Meshanko | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Current position (1)

President/Owner

Legacy Business Cultures

Achievements (1)

CSP

Certified Speaking Professional, MBA and 27 years Business owner/operator

Degrees (2)

BS Business Administration

The Ohio State University

1982 to 1987

Master's in Business Administration

Baldwin Wallace College

1995 to 1997

Bio

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Speaker & Trainer

Paul Meshanko is an author, professional speaker and business owner with over 27 years of experience in DE&I, leadership development, and organizational culture change. After over

a decade with a Fortune 500 company, he opened Legacy Business Cultures to serve the growing demand for change management and employee engagement training. Under

his leadership, his firm has grown to become one of the country’s most trusted providers of staff training and development, coaching and cultural change programs. Known for his down to earth, humorous and engaging style, Paul has captivated hundreds of thousands of leaders, employees and business professionals on five continents. His book had been read by CEO's, Executives and Leaders who have hired him to motivate their team members in a way that inspires and entertains their team members. His trainings have been translated into over 30 languages and delivered around the world. His clients have included DuPont, McCormick, Toyota, Parker Hannifin, The Cleveland Clinic, BASF, Progressive Insurance, MTD, Johnson Controls, P&G, Symantec, McGraw-Hill, Memorial Health Systems, Johnsonville Sausage, Ernst & Young, Wake Forest, Baptist Medical Center, Manitowoc, Appollo Mechanical, Nasa, NOAA, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Justice

and U.S. Congressional Office of Compliance. He spoke to members of the US Senate and their staff over 20 times in 2019.

A passionate thought leader and champion supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement efforts, his fascinating and inspiring programs include:

• The Respect Effect – Harnessing the Power of Connection

• Understanding and Managing Unconscious Bias

• Leadership in an ever-changing world

• 6 Brain Hacks for Better Navigating and Leading Change

• In It To Win It – Building a World-Class Business Culture

Paul was awarded the National Speakers Association’s coveted CSP® designation in 2019. His first book, Conversations on Success, was released in May 2006 and his

second, The Respect Effect: Using the Science of Neuroleadership to Inspire a More Loyal and Productive Workplace, was released by McGraw-Hill in 2013. He holds a bachelor's in science and business administration from The Ohio State University and a Master's in Business Administration degree from Baldwin Wallace College. Paul currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Sheila and their two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

Presentations

Presentations (6)

“The Respect Effect: Exploring the Science Behind Great Relationships” Keynote

Key Themes:
Tolerance is no longer enough
The cost of disrespectful behaviors
Respect…the new end-game
Respect is about me, not “them”
Stereotypes, myths and prejudgments
Knowledge vs. beliefs
Challenging the need to be “right”
Healthy self-esteem: The key to respect for others
The 12 Rules of Engagement

Understanding and Managing Unconscious Bias

Our brains are far from perfect. Some of the same
characteristics that make them so successful actually
get in our way as often as they help us. That’s because
efficiency and speed often come at the cost of accuracy.
Without even realizing it, we take mental shortcuts
that often lead us to make inaccurate assessments of
the situations and people with whom we deal. Put us
in stressful environments, and a whole different array
of short cuts, compromises and trade-offs emerge.
Welcome to the world of unconscious bias. In this presentation or workshop, we will give you some tools to help you manage unconscious bias in the workplace.

Leadership skills for today's workforce

Having a pipeline of effective and emerging leaders is crucial for every successful organization. Fortunately, you already have the raw ingredients. Our belief is that, with the right guidance, most people can learn to become effective supervisors, managers and
even leaders. In this presentation or workshop, we will help you motivate, inspire and train your emerging leaders.

“Get Smart! The Science Behind Making Better Decisions and Building Stronger Relationships”

Key Themes:
Explore bias as a core human thought tendency
Identify the different types of cognitive bias that compromise decision making at individual and group levels
Discuss the nature of and how the brain uses implicit bias (bias about personal characteristics) to protect itself
Recognize how implicit bias leads to exclusion and disengagement
Learn and practice techniques for recognizing and interrupting both implicit and cognitive bias patterns
Develop a group plan of action for promoting inclusive policies and behaviors

“In it to Win It: Leveraging Culture to Build a More Successful Organization”

Key Themes
What is “culture” and why does it matter?
The three keys to consistent organizational performance: adaptability, resilience and respect
Exploring the attitudes and behavior patterns that promote organizational resilience
Leveraging the power of words: why language matters
The cost of disrespectful behaviors
The 12 Rules of Respect
Knowledge vs. beliefs and letting go of our need to be “right”
Wrap-up: The crucial role of leaders in modeling desired behaviors

“The Science of Change – Learning to Adapt So You Don’t Get Left Behind” Keynote

Key Themes:
Charles Darwin and “survival of the fittest”
Why we’re wired to resist change
Blind spots, bias and reappraising “truth”
How language shapes attitudes
Minimizing push-back to new ideas and directions
Neuroplasticity – the science of behavior and habit changes that stick