“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 […]
How To Shift from Defensiveness to Accountability
“Responding to someone’s upset by talking about your upset is a losing move every time. Be accountable, not defensive.” ~LMB When the people in your life are upset about something you did, the last thing they want to hear is you justifying, explaining, or defending what you did. What they want to hear is that you understand […]
Don’t Ever Let a Great Message Get Lost in the Delivery
“Don’t ever let a great message get lost in the delivery. Hard truths are vital; harshness is not.” ~LMB Speaking your truth to others is an essential component in any healthy relationship. Regardless of whether your truth is about dissolving a marriage, firing an employee, or standing up to hate, how you speak your truth is […]
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