Nov 27, 2023 | Communication, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“Communication mastery can only happen when you focus on the process, not the content.” ~LMB Often, when I stress to clients the importance of being calm, grounded, and respectful when speaking to one another, their knee-jerk response is some version of,...
Nov 13, 2023 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“You don’t get to treat others poorly without consequences for those choices. Even denial won’t save you from the consequences of your actions.” ~LMB We live in a world where more and more people think they can treat others however they want without any...
Oct 23, 2023 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“Avoiding coming home is a critical sign that you need to fix what’s going on at home.” ~LMB Running from problems doesn’t make them disappear; it creates greater upset and more significant problems. If you’re working late at the office...
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...
Apr 3, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“Struggling with conflict has little to do with the content you are talking about and almost everything to do with how you discuss that content.” ~LMB When I tell my clients that conflict is an opportunity and feedback is a gift, they often respond with...
Feb 13, 2023 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“Accountability is courageous; take the time to acknowledge it when it comes your way.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When someone in your life acknowledges their behaviors, admits their mistakes, and commits to changing their actions in the future, your job is to...
