“Explaining your actions does not negate the impact of those actions. Don’t confuse an explanation with accountability and repair.” ~ LMB Explaining why you did what you did is not taking responsibility for what you did. When your actions upset someone, your job is to repair their upset. They don’t care why you did what […]
Taking in Critical Feedback—Without Defensiveness—Is a Superpower
“Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt and be accountable for how their actions contributed to that hurt, you will feel […]
Master Courageous Accountability
“Finding the courage to be accountable for your actions is vital in creating a great life. Master courageous accountability.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Personal growth cannot happen without courageous accountability. If you struggle with taking in feedback, acknowledging your mistakes, or often blame your life problems on everyone else, then you’re sabotaging yourself and your relationships. Too many […]