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What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

Jan 20, 2026 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, People Pleasing, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Waiting for someone to “see the light” and change their behavior keeps everyone stuck.” ~LMB The number of families cowering, ducking, and silencing to a reactive adult is more than most people can imagine. Many families are tip-toing around the men in...
The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

Jan 5, 2026 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment

“Standing up to harmful behavior is as necessary in your home as it is on the job and in the world.” ~LMB Last week’s post talked about Standing Where Others Cower. This week’s post shares how to do this. The daily toxic messaging spewing from...
How to Navigate Conflict With Integrity: Why Decency Matters More Than Winning

How to Navigate Conflict With Integrity: Why Decency Matters More Than Winning

Jul 7, 2025 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships

“Defending your beliefs should always go hand in hand with honoring the humanity of others–and yourself. Integrity should always lead the way.” ~LMB Communication dies without listening. Listening dies without safety. And safety can’t exist where...
The Cost of Lies in Relationships

The Cost of Lies in Relationships

Jan 20, 2025 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships, Romantic Relationships

“Lies undermine the safety of relationships, damaging the foundation of every relationship and culture.” ~LMB A core pillar for creating healthy relationships and cultures is Uncompromising Safety. Safety builds or breaks down trust. A key aspect of safety is honesty....
The Burden of Unconditional Forgiveness

The Burden of Unconditional Forgiveness

Jan 6, 2025 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships

“The burden of forgiveness should lie with the one causing the harm. Earn forgiveness; do not demand it.” ~LMB There is immense societal pressure to “forgive” others—especially those who have caused the most harm. What you rarely hear, however, is the expectation that...
Breaking Free from Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

Breaking Free from Unhealthy Relationship Patterns

Dec 9, 2024 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships, Relationships

“The saying, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t,” keeps many women in unhappy relationships.” ~LMB The belief in “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t” is a powerful force that keeps many women stuck. Sally, for example, is in a...

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