Mistakes are human. Grace is strength.

Mistakes are human. Grace is strength.

“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...
Collusion of Silence: How We Protect Harmful Behavior

Collusion of Silence: How We Protect Harmful Behavior

“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...
Mike Vrabel and the Leadership Revolution We Desperately Need

Mike Vrabel and the Leadership Revolution We Desperately Need

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...
An Open Letter to Christian Leaders

An Open Letter to Christian Leaders

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...
What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

What Keeping the Peace Is Costing You

“Waiting for someone to “see the light” and change their behavior keeps everyone stuck.” ~LMB The number of families cowering, ducking, and silencing to a reactive adult is more than most people can imagine. Many families are tip-toing around the men in...