May 13, 2026
“Explaining your actions does not negate the impact of those actions. Don’t confuse an explanation with accountability and repair.” – Lisa Merlo-booth Explaining why you did what you did is not taking responsibility for it. When your actions upset someone, your...
May 6, 2026
“You can’t change your partner. However, you can change what you put up with from your partner.” – Lisa Merlo-booth We teach people how to treat us; we do this with our words, our actions, and even our silence. If we choose to stay in a conversation while...
Apr 29, 2026
Distance doesn’t announce itself. It accumulates. “Keep your finger on the pulse today so tomorrow you don’t ask yourself, ‘What happened to us?’” – Lisa Merlo-booth A common complaint I hear from couples is that they feel distant....
Apr 23, 2026
20,000 Videos. Not One Man Said Stop “Men and women alike are being harmed by a system that keeps them on oppositesides. Men and women uniting together is the only way humanity wins.” Lisa Merlo-booth Nearly every woman in the world walks through the world aware...
Apr 2, 2026
“Confusing enabling with helping hurts everyone — every time.” Lisa Merlo-Booth People feel good when they have a sense of mastery over their life. Taking care of life’s everyday challenges helps you feel a sense of accomplishment, pride, and...
Mar 26, 2026
“Inherent in your silence is acceptance. Don’t silence.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Workplace incivility is taking a staggering toll on employees and companies alike: U.S. workers experience 212 million acts of incivility every single day. 57% of employees...
