“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 go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get […]
Remove Dismissiveness From Your Communication
“Dismissing or minimizing someone’s feelings, ideas, or experiences, because you don’t feel the same, is arrogant and harmful to relationships. Acknowledge and support; don’t dismiss.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When it comes to relationships, the litmus test regarding what is essential or relevant to listen to is humanity, not agreement. Too many people run the thoughts and […]
Radically New Relationships Play by an Entirely Different Playbook
“Truly healthy relationships play by a radically different set of rules. Be courageous enough to adopt them.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth In a world that normalizes, minimizes, and condones harmful behaviors, creating great relationships, families, and businesses can be exceedingly difficult. People can justify raging at a child/lover/or stranger, cheating on a spouse, blowing up at an […]
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