Jul 10, 2023 | Accountability, Changing Me, Changes We, Radically New Relationships, Relationships, Romantic Relationships
“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you...
Jul 3, 2023 | Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“The work in healthy relationships is pushing yourself to appreciate, learn from, and embrace differences, not erase them.” ~LMB Recognizing and embracing people for who they are is a powerful act of humanity, love, and acceptance. However, allowing others...
Jun 26, 2023 | Changing Me, Changes We, Communication, Radically New Culture, Radically New Relationships
“When you truly listen, others feel genuinely heard; there are few things more connecting than genuine respect for a person’s experience, thoughts, and opinions.” ~ LMB Have you ever had someone repeat the exact words you spoke to them and, yet, seem not to have taken...
Jun 12, 2023 | Accountability, Communication, Radically New Relationships
“You can be the best listener in the world, and it doesn’t matter how well you’re “listening;” if you’re still unaccountable for your actions and their impact.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Listening seems to be the new “hot” button issue regarding relationships at...
Jun 5, 2023 | Radically New Relationships, Self Empowerment
“Be careful what behaviors you normalize because what you normalize becomes the norm.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth An essential requirement in any healthy relationship, company, or culture is uncompromising safety which means that every human being is responsible for...
May 29, 2023 | Communication, Radically New Relationships
“Avoiding conflict creates a false sense of security in relationships which is anything but kind; Have the hard conversations.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Far too many believe avoiding difficult conversations protects relationships rather than harms them. However,...
