RelationShifts

Stuck in the same old patterns in your relationships? In this episode, we explore why adaptability—not stubbornness—is the key to lasting connection. Learn how making small shifts in your communication and mindset can lead to stronger, healthier relationships. Take the profile test here

It is going to happen. It is inevitable. You are going to disagree with someone you care about. “Really?!? You want me to turn around and go all the way back home (less than a block) so you can get your sunglasses?” My wife and I were trying to get to the airport, and I was frustrated. As I turned a...

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that you can’t predict what will happen during the March Madness basketball tournament. I love filling out brackets and watching the wild, unpredictable games unfold. The same can be said of our relationships—they, too, can be unpredictable and leave us feeli...

It has been over 25 years since this MAD (Make A Difference) journey began. Through all the ups and downs, challenges and victories, our team has persevered, grown, and remained united by one powerful purpose: serving others. This remarkable group of men and women all have one thing in common—they'v...

Just like a well-seasoned Southern cornbread recipe, great relationships have key ingredients that make them fulfilling, effective, and lasting. In this episode, we explore the essential “recipe” for strong connections—learning to speak the emotional language of others, practicing intentional listen...

Ok, can I be honest? I don’t like funerals. I understand the value and think it is the right thing to do to honor someone’s life. I just don’t like the whole flowers, casket, wake, vibe. Recently, I have found myself going to …. you guessed it….funerals. While it was admittedly uncomfortable, I hav...

We're re-introducing our podcast RelationShifts (formerly known as Crossing The Line). This podcast is all about how to have thriving, healthy, and powerful relationships personally and professionally. We will provide proven and effective ways that you can begin, develop and grow the important relat...

I made the mistake of doing a bit of research on holiday stress. The results were…well…stressful. Take a look at some of what I found: 72% of Americans feel stressed during the holiday season. The number one cause of stress is lack of time followed by lack of money. 60% of people are worried about m...

Here we are again, in America we are looking straight into the eyes of the Thanksgiving holiday. It is easy to look past this holiday and move into the Christmas season. I think that would be a mistake. As we give thanks for our forefathers who risked their lives and families to begin a new adventur...

One size does not fit all when it comes to relationships. While there is nothing like being fully heard by someone, many times we find ourselves frustrated because the opposite is happening. We try to talk, engage, or connect with someone we care about, only to realize that despite all of our effort...

Think of an empty garbage can. Think about what happens if we put garbage in the can until it is full, and then we continue to put garbage into it. The result is a stinky mess that is hard to clean up. The same is true with our relationship mess-ups. If we don’t reconcile often and own our mistakes,...

How do you navigate family relationships through the divisive waters of politics? My daughter, Ren, and I took on the topic in the latest episode of our Crossing the Line podcast. We strived to have an open, honest, and hopefully helpful conversation about politics. Ren tends to support one party, ...

In this recent episode of Crossing The Line we discuss how to deal with the storms in our lives and in our relationships. Take a minute and listen to this short podcast. It could be just what you need.

We underestimate the power of words in our relationships. Words can ignite a fire that destroys or build one that brings warmth and comfort. Our words have the power to hurt or encourage those we care about the most. Understanding the power of words is essential to a healthy and growing relationship...

There is one investment that is more important than any financial portfolio. I’m referring to the investment we make in our families. Strong families are undoubtedly linked to better emotional health and positive behavior. The truth is that many families and relationships are broken or struggling. T...

Take a minute and listen to our latest Crossing The Line where we discuss how to create a family team. There are lots of takeaways for families as well as for the teams you are a part of at work. Things are changing, but the importance of our family team is something that will never change. Take the...

This year we celebrate 25 years of striving to make a difference in the lives of others through counseling and leadership development. We have grown into an international organization that remains centered around people and focused on relationships. We have walked with over 560,000 people on this jo...

The most important thing that Pops taught me was the value of unconditional and enthusiastic love. His Dad (who died before I was born) was a compassionate and loving man, and Pops continues that legacy with his family today. We weren’t wealthy growing up, but we had an abundance of unconditional lo...

I’m not sure how we got here. Today, we live in and experience an incredibly divided society. It’s the left versus the right, Millennials versus Gen X, or this religion versus that religion. We find ourselves constantly feeling polarized, isolated and misunderstood. The antidote to having polarized ...

In this special Mother's Day episode of our leadership podcast, "Remember the Moms," Larry takes a heartfelt detour to interview his own mother, exploring the invaluable lessons she imparted about leadership and nurturing relationships. Tune in as we delve into stories of resilience, care, and influ...