“You are responsible for working your side in any interaction; you are not responsible for whether or not others work theirs.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Working your side of the equation in relationships is hard enough; you are not responsible for the other person working theirs. You are responsible for the words you speak and how you […]
Find the Courage to Be Accountable, Not Defensive
“Making mistakes does not end relationships; incessantly defending and denying those mistakes absolutely will. Find the courage to be accountable, not defensive.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Courageous accountability is a game-changer at home, in business, and the world. Unfortunately, few people are genuinely brave when it comes to accountability. Many people are more fragile than strong when acknowledging and […]
Be Deliberate About Accurately Placing Blame Where It Lies
Our world is dangerously backward when it comes to the concept of blame: Victims are to blame for the actions of perpetrators Children are blamed for a parent’s rage Employees are said to be responsible for setting the culture in companies Women are hailed as responsible for the violence of men The betrayed are to […]