Praise for Taking Flight!

“Taking Flight! is an instant classic that will forever change how you see yourself and interact with others. The engaging fable that opens the book—and the enlightening discussion that follows—should be read by anyone seeking growth and success.”

—Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager

“This wonderful book contains the secrets to nurturing supportive and enduring relationships. Taking Flight! will enrich your life by guiding you to understand and celebrate differences.”

—John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

“Taking Flight! is fun to read, but make no mistake—the lessons here are both practical and far reaching. This book is a real eye-opener.”

—Jon Housman, CEO, Ora.tv

“As an educator, I found Taking Flight! to be a book that will teach students important principles for everyday life. I will make this book mandatory for my students.”

—Stan Kligman, Clinical Professor of Marketing, Drexel University

“Rosenberg and Silvert write with humor, eloquence, and practicality—a rare combination. Taking Flight! got me looking at relationships from a whole new perspective.”

—Pam Levine, Executive Vice President of Marketing, HBO

“This book should be read by teachers, parents, or anyone who wants to impact others in a meaningful way.”

—Michael Kozak, Superintendent of Franklin Township Schools, New Jersey

“Taking Flight! offers incredible insight into why we say and do the things we do. We have applied this wisdom to our work team and have seen tremendous results. Definitely more than just another management book for your shelves.”

—Del Ross, Vice President, Americas Sales & Marketing, InterContinental Hotels Group

“This cleverly crafted fable demonstrates how the DISC system can break down the walls that too often separate co-workers. Taking Flight! is all you need to kick-start collaboration.”

—Frank Wander, Chief Information Officer, Guardian Life Insurance Company

“Taking Flight! is destined to become the definitive work on the DISC styles.”

—Salvatore LoDico, Vice President, Human Resources, Agusta Aerospace Corporation

“This is the kind of book that changes corporate culture.”

—Lani Davis, Manager, Human Resources, L-3 Tinsley

“Until now, there has been a void in literature that makes the concepts of DISC easily accessible. Taking Flight! fills that void. I will be making Taking Flight! a part of all my workshops.”

—Bart Puglisi, Vice President, Talent Management, Penske Truck Leasing

“What a wonderfully insightful way to understand relationships. While there is terrific material in here for anyone in the corporate world, I find myself applying its lessons everywhere. Taking Flight! is a gem of a book and I will recommend it far and wide.”

—Monique Garret, Head of Global Marketing, Octagon Research

“As an HR professional, I have been using the DISC styles for many years. Taking Flight! is a great vehicle for either introducing or re-enforcing this powerful model for understanding human behavior. The fable is fun and illuminates the styles in a clever way. The application section is packed with smart analysis and easy-to-apply DISC strategies. In a short number of pages, Rosenberg and Silvert have delivered both a highly readable and in-depth resource.”

—Marda Kornhaber, Director of Human Resources, ITT

“Finally, an easy-to-read resource that millions of DISC users can reference to improve their relationship management skills. From the parable-like story that defines the major behavioral styles, to the concrete applications of DISC scores, Taking Flight! is packed with insights and easy to apply. Managers will want to keep copies handy for new employees, and consultants/trainers will find this a very useful tool for their clients.”

—Leonard S. Altamura, former President/CEO, Steininger Behavioral Care Services

“In Taking Flight!, authors Merrick Rosenberg and Dan Silvert have provided an insightful and entertaining allegory for today’s often complex business environment. A modern business fable that guides managers to identify, understand, and blend individuals’ characteristics and compatibilities into an effective team.”

—Gary M. Ilkka, Vice President, Human Resources, Emerson Electric Co.