Apr 9, 2026
What every employee needs to know and do Have you ever had a boss who managed through intimidation, anger, and volatility? The kind of boss who had zero control of their emotions. Every time you or an employee made a mistake, the boss would blast you with a new tirade...
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...
Jan 28, 2026
I’m tired. I’m angry. And I am enraged at the level of condoned violence and killing going on in our nation. However, I am particularly appalled at you—the leaders of Christian communities. Countless people turn to you for guidance. They look to you to...
Oct 28, 2024
Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room makes the living room uninhabitable over time. ~LMB The “pink elephant” phenomenon is a common term used in the field of addiction that speaks to the frequent pattern of minimizing the seriousness of a...
Oct 7, 2024
“Managing conflict can build connection or destroy it; be sure it’s building it.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Managing feedback and conflict is a tremendous problem for many people today. This struggle makes sense, given that few role models exemplify this...
Sep 16, 2024
“How you handle the conflicts in your life dramatically affects the quality of your life.” ~ LMB Conflict often has a bad rap. Countless people see disputes as destroyers of relationships—at home, in the office, and in the world. Couples fear that conflict...
