by Merrick Rosenberg | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every graduation season brings the same well-meaning advice: “Find something you love.” It sounds right and feels inspiring, but it’s incomplete. You might love the idea of the job, but actually doing it is another matter. Imagine someone energized by the thought of...
by Merrick Rosenberg | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
We might think we see the world clearly and without bias. But you might be surprised by a hidden bias in the hiring process. Across the four DISC styles—that I refer to as Eagles, Parrots, Doves, and Owls—there is a recurring meta-bias. We view candidates through our...
by Merrick Rosenberg | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Drama at work isn’t just annoying. It’s energy misdirected. It starts small—a sharp glance, a sarcastic comment, a meeting where someone feels ignored. Healthy cultures confront these moments directly and resolve them quickly. Unhealthy cultures amplify them. I...
by Merrick Rosenberg | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’ve always joked that if a Dove, who is usually soft-spoken and caring, moves from New York City to Kansas, they’d be seen as the direct and assertive Eagle. This happens because behavior is judged relative to the surrounding culture. So, the same person can feel...
by Merrick Rosenberg | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many of us don’t act the same at work as we do at home. That’s not hypocrisy. It’s adaptation. Different settings reward different traits, so we lean into what works. The qualities that earn praise in the office can create tension in the kitchen. I know this well....
by Merrick Rosenberg | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hiring managers often lean on instinct. A resume checks the boxes, the candidate comes across sharp and personable, and the conversation feels easy. But chemistry is not the same thing as competence, and confidence alone says little about fit. The strongest hires...
