by Merrick Rosenberg | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
A great keynote can receive a standing ovation and still accomplish almost nothing. That may sound harsh, but I spend a lot of time backstage, wearing a lavalier microphone, watching the speaker before me. I’ve seen audiences laugh and applaud, knowing with complete...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Trust doesn’t start the same way for everyone. Some people give trust quickly, while others hold back until it is earned. The difference affects how we see others, especially when things go wrong. To understand how we trust others, I will use the DISC styles, linking...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most style-based training programs—whether it’s DISC, Myers-Briggs, or systems based on colors or letters—are designed to create intrigue, not impact. People learn the traits associated with each style, receive a detailed report describing who they are, and then...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
You might have heard people mention the sigma personality. To clarify, this isn’t a scientific term. It’s a term that has evolved in social media. Still, it’s worth exploring. The sigma personality describes someone who distances themselves from the dominance...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Have you ever met someone who fights for their weaknesses? They defend them as if letting them go would mean losing a piece of who they are? “I’m not a detail person.” Translation: I will make mistakes, so you need to accept that. “I call it like it is.” Translation:...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Instead of forcing people to adapt to the organizational culture, what if companies created a culture that adapts to people? When organizations adapt to people, they foster engagement and boost retention. When they don’t, people leave to find a place that aligns with...
