by Merrick Rosenberg | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been told to “just be yourself.” It sounds simple until you try to define what yourself actually means. Are you the confident leader who takes charge when things get tough? The upbeat motivator who energizes the team? The thoughtful listener who makes people...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Dec 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve all encountered them. They dominate conversations and leave you emotionally drained. They are what we call the Too-Much People. These individuals don’t just express their personality; they turn it up to eleven. Their energy fills the room and leaves no space for...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s a long-standing myth in leadership that the best leaders are charismatic extroverts who command attention the moment they enter the room. But history may have something to say about that. Some of the most influential leaders in history, such as Abraham...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
After teaching martial arts for nearly 30 years, I’ve learned firsthand that the difference between responding and reacting is about a second. That’s what martial arts teach you: an instant in time where you can choose your response. Enter the observing ego. This is...
by Merrick Rosenberg | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
A friend of mine recently passed away. Not suddenly, but gradually. Avoidably. He dismissed his symptoms, never saw a doctor, and waited until it was no longer possible to ignore the issue. By then, it was too late. It made me think: Why do smart, capable people avoid...
