Monthly Archives: March 2015

Out of Control

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Patti Fralix

For those (of us) who like or need to control, we receive lessons periodically that show us that there are many things that we can’t control.    Our family is experiencing one of those lessons this week.  We planned a Spring … Continue reading →

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Just Be Nice!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Patti Fralix

What have you done recently to make someone feel better about themselves? Maya Angelou said it best; “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My … Continue reading →

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What In The World Were/Are They Thinking?!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Patti Fralix

For the past few blog posts, we have been discussing Managing Differences through Communication.   In one of those posts we discussed the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule.  Last week we discussed Listening.  This week we will discuss some of … Continue reading →

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I Know You Think You Hear Me, But Are You Really Listening!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Last week’s blog post asked readers to “weigh in” on the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule, and the Platinum Rule was the clear winner.  Readers made comments on the importance of this subject of communication, and expressed its importance … Continue reading →

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Which Do You Prefer, Platinum or Gold?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Part of the magic of my “It’s in the SAUCE®” personality assessment tool is that it provides data on how to communicate effectively with others, especially with those who have a different dominant communication style.  I began a discussion of … Continue reading →

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