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...
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...
How to Know If Your Spouse Is Really Changing

How to Know If Your Spouse Is Really Changing

“Always pay attention to actions, not words. If you’re still wondering if they’ve changed, they probably haven’t.” ~LMB In a world where fake stories, recordings, and information is rampant, it can be easy to get sucked in. Just as we can be fooled by...
The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

The Courage to Stand: Confronting Harm in 2026

“Standing up to harmful behavior is as necessary in your home as it is on the job and in the world.” ~LMB Last week’s post talked about Standing Where Others Cower. This week’s post shares how to do this. The daily toxic messaging spewing from...