Merrick Rosenberg

Merrick Rosenberg

CEO at Take Flight Learning

Merrick Rosenberg, affectionately known as The Bird Guy, is not just an
author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. He is a true visionary! In 1991, he
founded Team Builders Plus, one of the first companies in the United States. His
groundbreaking work laid the foundation for today’s team building industry.

But Merrick didn’t stop there! After transforming the lives of hundreds of
thousands by creating positive work environments, he took his mission a step
further by connecting classic DISC styles to Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl. In 2012,
he launched his second venture, Take Flight Learning, to share these powerful
insights with the world.

His impressive client roster includes two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies,
showcasing his expertise across small, mid-sized, and large organizations, as well
as non-profits and government agencies. He’s penned eight award-winning
books, including The Chameleon, Which Bird Are You?, and Personality Wins,
empowering individuals to harness the strength of their personalities.

Merrick is also an acclaimed filmmaker. His personality styles movie, BirdBrains,
Inc., has won an astounding 23 film festival awards, including Best Short Film,
Best Original Song, and Best Educational Film. If you haven’t seen it, go watch it
today! And good luck getting the song, Personality, out of your head.

Armed with an MBA in Organizational Development from Drexel University,
where he was honored as Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year, Merrick’s accolades
don’t end there. He’s been recognized as New Jersey CEO of the Year by AI magazine and Delaware Valley HR Consultant of the Year by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Merrick not only understands how to grow a business but also knows how to create an organization where people love to work. Under his leadership, Take Flight Learning was named New Jersey Business of the Year by NJ Biz magazine and recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work in the region.

Merrick captivates audiences at major conferences and events, including TEDx, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Association for Talent Development, Vistage International, Commercial Real Estate Women, the Project Management Institute, the International Society for Performance Improvement, the Young Associates, President’s Club, and countless others for organizations and associations.

He’s also a sought-after media guest, gracing the airwaves of ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, and Radio Disney, with interviews in prestigious publications like The New York Times, Fortune, The Wall Street
Journey, Forbes, Newsweek, Fast Company, Inc., Parents, and Glamour.

And when he’s not inspiring others, you might find Merrick unwinding in a yoga studio, meditating on a serene beach, or strumming his guitar with friends. His passion for personal growth truly sets him apart!

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