by Merrick Rosenberg | Sep 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
When someone says something unexpectedly rude or launches a personal attack, our instinct is to defend ourselves and fire back. That rarely helps. In fact, it often makes it worse. There’s a far more effective response. Simply ask them to repeat what they just said....
by Merrick Rosenberg | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Personality has never been determined by a single force. We arrive in the world with natural tendencies influenced by our biology. Then, we spend a lifetime being shaped by the people and experiences around us. Family molds us first. Friends influence us over time....
by Merrick Rosenberg | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Read Personality Style in a Job Interview Most interviews don’t produce poor hires because candidates give weak answers. They fail because interviewers don’t recognize how those answers are communicated. To truly understand how someone will perform in a role,...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
I will never forget the worst advice. “Go get a real job.” It came from my accountant. I had just earned my MBA and founded a team building company. I made that decision before graduation, but this was the moment it stopped being an idea and became real. No slow...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most companies know more about a new hire than they ever use. That’s because they run two systems for the same person and hope they somehow meet in the middle. One system decides who gets hired. The other tries to make them successful. They sit side by side, rarely...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Aug 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions I am asked is, “Does style change over time?” The idea that personality never changes may be comforting. It gives people something solid to hold onto. It’s also wrong. Well, for many people, it’s wrong. There is a core to who we are...
