Oct 7, 2024 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“Managing conflict can build connection or destroy it; be sure it’s building it.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Managing feedback and conflict is a tremendous problem for many people today. This struggle makes sense, given that few role models exemplify this...
Sep 23, 2024 | Accountability, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“Explaining why you did something doesn’t erase the impact, repair the hurt, or change the outcome.” ~LMB Have you fallen into the habit of explaining your actions rather than repairing the hurt those actions caused? Do any of these responses sound...
Sep 16, 2024 | Accountability, Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“How you handle the conflicts in your life dramatically affects the quality of your life.” ~ LMB Conflict often has a bad rap. Countless people see disputes as destroyers of relationships—at home, in the office, and in the world. Couples fear that conflict...
Sep 9, 2024 | Conflict and Difficult Conversations, Radically New Relationships
“Don’t be fooled by words or the occasional good deed—even serial killers have kind moments.” ~LMB Character is revealed in how a person treats, speaks to, and talks about those they dislike, struggle with, or have conflict with. True character...
Aug 19, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Radically New Relationships, Relationships
“Reactive complaining can strain even the strongest relationships.” ~LMB Reactive complaining happens when someone voices a concern, and instead of addressing it, you reflexively bring up a complaint of your own. For example: Sally: Honey, can you please...
Aug 5, 2024 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, People Pleasing, Radically New Relationships
“Silencing to save your marriage won’t save your marriage.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth One of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they’re afraid to be honest with their spouse about conflict of any kind. They constantly walk on eggshells around...
