Jul 21, 2026
Moments of respect, love, and humanity worth holding onto “Character, not difference, determines connection. Build yours.” – Lisa Merlo-Booth The 2026 World Cup has been a blast. Celebrating, embracing, and honoring differences reminded us of...
Apr 2, 2026
“Confusing enabling with helping hurts everyone — every time.” Lisa Merlo-Booth People feel good when they have a sense of mastery over their life. Taking care of life’s everyday challenges helps you feel a sense of accomplishment, pride, and...
Mar 26, 2026
“Inherent in your silence is acceptance. Don’t silence.” Lisa Merlo-Booth Workplace incivility is taking a staggering toll on employees and companies alike: U.S. workers experience 212 million acts of incivility every single day. 57% of employees...
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...
