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...
Apr 28, 2025 | Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships
Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower. ~LMB A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt...
Sep 18, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships
“Avoiding conflict makes intimacy and connection near impossible; Dare to have the hard conversations.” ~LMB Few people get excited about conflicts. Disagreeing, arguing, or talking about your upset or someone else’s upset is seldom comfortable....
Sep 11, 2023 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Defensiveness, Radically New Relationships
“Until you move from “protecting me” to “building we,” your relationships will struggle.” ~LMB Relationship struggles are seldom about issues—even though couples swear that the “issue” is the problem: We have no connection and no sex. We differ in our...
