“Explaining why you did what you did is a defensive response that creates distance, not repair.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever find yourself responding to someone’s upset about something you did by explaining why you did what you did? Explanations can sound like this: I said that because I knew you wouldn’t listen to […]
Take an Honest Inventory of Your Relationships
“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get […]
The Listening Myth: Unveiling the True Key to Relationship Success
“You can be the best listener in the world, and it doesn’t matter how well you’re “listening;” if you’re still unaccountable for your actions and their impact.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Listening seems to be the new “hot” button issue regarding relationships at work, at home, and in the world. Everywhere I turn, I hear about […]
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