Mar 4, 2026
What Stoicism, People-Pleasing, and Avoidance Have in Common “Being invulnerable creates a dull, disconnected existence. You deserve to experience all the colors of life –– dare to be vulnerable.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Most people want emotional intimacy and...
Feb 18, 2026
“When you give others grace, you give yourself grace too; what a gift to both of you.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Being human means that you are riddled with imperfections—as is everyone around you. There is no way around being imperfect. From the: Thoughts...
Feb 11, 2026
“Protecting others from the impact of their bad behavior is collusion. Don’t collude.” Lisa Merlo-Booth At a family dinner party, Sally responded to something her uncle stated by saying, “That’s interesting, I don’t think of it like...
Feb 4, 2026
How one coach’s relational approach is transforming a team—and why these same principles work in marriages, families, and boardrooms “When there’s adversity or when you need to hold somebody accountable, I think it’s always coming from a better...
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...
Jan 27, 2026
“Normalizing violence in your home, on the job, or in the world harms individuals, teams, nations, and our world.” ~LMB Radically New Relationships™ are built on solid foundations of mutual respect, equality, kindness, and accountability. Sadly, far too...
