Triangle of Truth

One Simple Thing That Makes Every Woman Happy

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

After talking with literally thousands of women, especially mothers, I can tell you - every time a woman has to badger a man to become more engaged, a little piece of her heart breaks.

Are Happy Problems Making You Nuts?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

"Oh no, too many people showed up, and we ran out of parking spaces." "Groan, we already had three events this weekend, and now we have a fourth. I ...

Incivility: The Root Cause Is Lack of Empathy

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

It would be easy to go off on a rant about the disrespectful Congressman, the angry athlete or the scene-stealing rapper, but these people are not acting in a cultural vacuum.

Is Your Mother-In-Law Smart Enough to Be Manipulative?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Your boss or mother-in-law may be a Machiavellian genius. But it's more likely that their annoying commentary is their own unconscious brain chatter, not a well-crafted strategy to mess with your mind.

Support Doesn't Always Mean Saying, 'You're Wonderful'

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 09.12.2009 | Business


Lisa Earle McLeod

A true lifeline relationship -- one designed to catapult your personal or professional growth -- possesses four qualities: generosity, candor, vulnerability and accountability.

Stepmothers, Mothers and the "B" Word

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Today's stepmoms might not be accused of casting spells, but talk to any first wife about her husband's new wife and you'll likely discover a bubbling cauldron of resentment.

Why Both Sides of the Abortion Debate Are Right, And Wrong

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 11.22.2008 | Politics


Lisa Earle McLeod

I'm tired of all the fighting I'm tired of warring religious groups trying to kill each other in the name of God. I'm tired of pandering politicia...

Are Your In-Laws Trapped In The Triangle of Truth?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.14.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

The pressure may be subtle or it might be full-on war, but there's not a person alive who hasn't felt criticized by their in-laws. Whether it's your...

Mastering the Art of Guilt-Free Giving

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.07.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

Give 'til it hurts. Groan. Are you tired of being guilted into giving? Better load up on overpriced wrapping paper and spend Saturday working th...

The Triangle of Truth: Just Because I'm Right Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.03.2008 | Living


Lisa Earle McLeod

It's another political season, and the spin doctors are priming the pump. The name of the game is division. Splitting complex issues into polar opposi...