RelationShifts

Adaptability 13.05.2025 ↓

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

Conflict: Clash of the Personalities 08.04.2025 ↓

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Personality Q&A 25.03.2025 ↓

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25 Years of Making a Difference 18.03.2025 ↓

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Creating Chemistry 04.03.2025 ↓

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 listening, and putting people first. Whether in leadership, friendships, or family dynamics, finding the r...

Legacy of Love 17.02.2025 ↓

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 have noticed a pattern.  While celebrating the life of the deceased, no one talked about their grea...

When Politics and Family Collide 21.10.2024 ↓

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, and I typically support the other. We shared how we deal with our differences without blowing up our...

Navigating Storms in Your Relationships 15.10.2024 ↓

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.

Remember the Moms 06.05.2024 ↓

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 influence that will inspire you to remember the women in your life who have shaped you into the person yo...

Adult Sibling Relationships 23.04.2024 ↓

Join us for Season 5 of Crossing the Line, as Dr. Larry Little, author and creator of the ‘Make A Difference’ book and personality profile, is joined by co-host Melissa Jackson. Together they’ll have in-depth conversations to explore personality and relationship dynamics, and leave you with thoughts, tips, and advice that you can use to make a difference in your relationships and in the lives of o...

The “Yes, and…” Relationship Rule with Jacob Simmons & Tim Casper 05.12.2023 ↓

I learned a valuable relationship hack recently. It is something that I can use immediately with others in my life.  It’s called the “yes, and” rule. It requires strong listening and then taking a conversational route that might not be comfortable for you. Instead of defending or justifying your behavior during a conversation, listen and then respond with, “Yes, and ….”. You will be shocked a...