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Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's) by Merrick Rosenberg
“Biology lays the foundation for our personalities, but it doesn’t lock our identity in place.”
Ever feel drained when interacting with certain people?
In Personality Intelligence, Merrick Rosenberg explains that understanding personality styles is your key to building healthy, enduring relationships at home, work, and everywhere in between.
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SMARTEST TAKEAWAYS
Four Personality Types
Your personality is a unique blend of four styles. While anyone can exhibit any style at any time, you’ll likely notice that one or two come naturally and effortlessly. The others are available when needed, but relying on them for too long can be draining.
1️⃣ Eagles: Bold and Driven. Eagles identify their target, lock onto it, and pursue it with unwavering focus. They act quickly, take charge, and overcome obstacles without losing momentum. Challenges strengthen their determination, and they excel even in crises. For an eagle, achieving goals is a key motivator.
2️⃣ Parrots: Energetic and Inspiring. Parrots light up every room they enter, filling the space with stories, ideas, and enthusiasm. They create, motivate, and make their excitement contagious. Parrots see possibilities everywhere and inspire others to join in the adventure. For them, the glass isn’t just half full, it’s overflowing with opportunity.
3️⃣ Owls: Logical and Precise. Owls value accuracy, structure, and clear thinking. They analyze the facts, consider their options, and plan their actions carefully. With a keen eye for detail, they notice what others might overlook. For Owls, quality is essential, and they believe that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right the first time.
4️⃣ Doves: Caring and Supportive. Doves bring calm during storms, offering reassurance when tensions rise. They listen with empathy, provide steady support, and ensure everyone feels valued. Their quiet strength helps people feel safe, and their loyalty builds lasting trust. Doves recognize that true success is shared success, and they strive to create harmony in every environment.
Merrick Rosenberg is a leading expert on how personality drives behavior and success. He is the CEO of Take Flight Learning and previously cofounded one of the first team building companies in 1991.
INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
The Clashing Eagle and Owl
Max and Jordan are business partners who seem to butt heads on every project. Max wants quick decisions (he’s an Eagle). Meanwhile, Jordan craves careful analysis (he’s an Owl).
Through Rosenberg’s “Four A’s of Personality Intelligence”—Awareness, Acceptance, Adaptability, and Authenticity—they realize appreciating each other's style isn’t just polite, it sparks smarter solutions and mutual respect.
BOOK FACTS
Personality Intelligence
First published: Sept. 2, 2025
Print length: 312 pages
Listening length: 6:51 (Listen on Spotify)
Ratings: 5.0 Amazon, 4.7 Goodreads
FROM THE AUTHOR
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