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 Paul Meshanko

Respect:  Coloring Outside the Lines

The themes of respect and diversity have been two of the most misunderstood and, often times, controversial topics ever discussed in the American workplace. Based on research for his upcoming book, stories from world travels, years of corporate experience and his own "mixed" marriage, Paul engages audiences in this highly insightful presentation on respectful behaviors in the workplace (and the community).

If you’re looking for a presentation to reframe diversity into a concept that everyone can embrace and benefit from, this is the one!

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 10 Rules of Engagement

Biography

Paul Meshanko is an author, professional speaker and seminar leader with over 15 years of adult education experience. After a 12-year career with AlliedSignal’s (now Honeywell) Automotive Group, he joined Edge Learning Institute in 1997 to open and manage the company’s Cleveland sales office. Edge Learning is a 32-year-old Tacoma, WA based provider of individual and team effectiveness training curriculums.

Since joining Edge, Paul has addressed thousands of professionals across North America in the manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and public service sectors.  His speaking themes revolve around the topics of employee engagement, organizational adaptability, and respectful workplaces. Spanning the range from start-ups to the Fortune 50, his clients include Progressive Insurance, Symantec, The Ohio State University, Parker Hannifin Corporation, The Cleveland Clinic, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, The U.S. EPA, MTD and McGraw-Hill Education.

Paul holds a business degree from The Ohio State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace College. He is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management and sits on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland. His first book, Conversations on Success, was released in May 2005.

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