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.