Oct 2, 2023 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment
“Shutting down or withdrawing in conflict is not the same as taking a healthy, much-needed time-out; one protects relationships while the other harms them.” ~LMB Conflict, hurt feelings, upsets, and challenging conversations are vital aspects of healthy...
Sep 18, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships
“Avoiding conflict makes intimacy and connection near impossible; Dare to have the hard conversations.” ~LMB Few people get excited about conflicts. Disagreeing, arguing, or talking about your upset or someone else’s upset is seldom comfortable....
Sep 1, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships
“Use your words to build others up, not tear them down.” ~ LMB I believe that people underestimate the power of words every day. Whether it is a kind word shared with love or mean words thrown in anger, words have an impact. Kind words can soothe a...
Jul 24, 2023 | Accountability, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“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...
Jul 10, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships, Relationships, Romantic 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...
Jun 12, 2023 | Accountability, Communication, Radically New Relationships
“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...
