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Radicalized Masculinity™ — The Rising Inferno of Violence and Disconnection

Radicalized Masculinity™ — The Rising Inferno of Violence and Disconnection

Oct 6, 2025 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Men, Radically New Culture

“Manning-Up” through dominance and aggression doesn’t make you powerful, it makes you dangerous—to yourself and others. ~LMB Across America, bullying, intimidation, control, and violence are escalating—and too many are responding with silence. The old...
Caught On the Jumbotron: Would You Be Proud or Panic?

Caught On the Jumbotron: Would You Be Proud or Panic?

Aug 4, 2025 | Accountability, Affairs, Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships

“If you’d panic at your actions being broadcast to the world, it’s time to take a hard look at your actions.” ~LMB It’s hard to imagine that you haven’t heard about the Coldplay Jumbotron incident—where a CEO and his head of HR were caught on the Jumbotron...
A New Trend and Its Unspoken Consequences

A New Trend and Its Unspoken Consequences

May 5, 2025 | Changing Me, Changes We, Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships

“When you own your mistakes, repair harm, and stay connected to your impact, you become unshakeable.” ~LMB Everywhere I look these days—from spouses to bosses to world leaders—I see people doubling down on bad behavior. Defending, justifying, and...
Are You Robbing Others and Harming Yourself?

Are You Robbing Others and Harming Yourself?

Mar 31, 2025 | Changing Me, Changes We, Self Empowerment, Women's Empowerment

“Managing others’ emotions robs them and harms you.” ~LMB Every time you silence yourself to avoid your partner’s blow-up, lie to keep others from feeling sad, tiptoe around someone’s rage, or brush off a hurt to avoid a loved one’s defensiveness, you are...
Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

Saving Your Marriage Requires Changing the Behaviors That Caused Its Downfall

Oct 15, 2024 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Marriage, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Saving your marriage requires changing the behaviors that caused its downfall.” ~LMB A common mistake when trying to win back a spouse is bringing them flowers, writing them heartfelt notes, or sending long e-mails professing your love. Sadly, unless your...
Break the Cycle: Stop Reactive Complaining

Break the Cycle: Stop Reactive Complaining

Aug 19, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Radically New Relationships, Relationships

“Reactive complaining can strain even the strongest relationships.” ~LMB Reactive complaining happens when someone voices a concern, and instead of addressing it, you reflexively bring up a complaint of your own. For example: Sally: Honey, can you please...
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