Mar 19, 2026
“When trust is broken, the hurt must be healed — and going forward, trust must be built, not given.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Some people trust quickly, others are slow to open up, and many fall somewhere in between. But regardless of where you land on that...
Mar 12, 2026
“Silencing to the poor behavior of boys and men creates emotionally fragile men. Don’t coddle.” Lisa Merlo-Booth The Alexander brothers didn’t become who they are overnight. Monday, March 9, 2026, all three –– Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander –– were...
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...
