Imagine a work environment where all communications and interactions were conducted in a civil and respectful manner. Co-workers and customers would be treated respectfully on a consistent basis. There would be no place for harassment, discrimination, bullying, workplace violence, unethical actions, or other disrespectful and potentially illegal behaviors.
Washington, D.C. is often deeply partisan and divided, and around the time of the State of the Union Address, people retreat to their respective corners and dig in their heels. Just flip on any cable news station to hear the rhetoric and talking points pouring out from both sides.
No one sets out to create a toxic environment. Yet when a workplace culture evolves on its own with little attention given to relationships and employees aren’t held accountable for rudeness or disrespect, the mood at any organization can turn poisonous. The results: loss of productivity, low morale, increased absenteeism and high turnover. Don’t miss the signs. Is your workplace in danger?
Paul Meshanko, president and CEO of Legacy Business Cultures will present The Respect Effect: How Neuroleadership is Shaping the Service Industry at the CHART 88th Hospitality Training Conference on Monday, July 28. CHART 88th Hospitality Training Conference will be held in Atlanta, GA from July 26-29. The conference is known for being the Hub of [...]
Legacy Business Cultures’ managing partner Paul Meshanko will be at Ohio State’s Diversity, Race & Learning Conference on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. This exciting national event will take place at the Fawcett Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio and will bring together some of the top minds in the fields of inclusion and diversity. Meshanko [...]
Paul Meshanko explains where tolerance falls on the "respect continuum" at the HR Star Conference, Los Angeles 2012.
Paul Meshanko defines respect at the HR Star Conference, Los Angeles 2012.
The year is coming to an end and number crunching is underway. Final results show that your company will break numerous records this year for profitability. Mr. CEO it is time for you to plan your investor call and all hands staff meeting to share the news. What message will you deliver? Who will you [...]
Paul Meshanko discusses the Road to Respect Continuum.
When someone is talking to you, do you listen? You'll probably say, "of course!" But are you really hearing them? It seems that with so many distractions in our lives today and in the office that active listening is slowly slipping into extinction. Too often, we are so absorbed with ourselves and thinking about when [...]
