Author Archives: Patti Fralix

About Patti Fralix

Patti Fralix inspires positive change in work, life, and family through Speaking, Consulting, and Coaching in three specialty areas: Leadership, Managing Differences, and Customer Service. Her leadership firm, The Fralix Group, Inc., has been helping clients achieve practical and tangible results for twenty-two years.

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

My heart is breaking, and so should the hearts of others. My blog post last week was about the wonderful preschool graduation ceremony of our youngest granddaughter. The same day it was published we had another tragic school shooting and … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, tragedy | Tagged debate, divisive, fear, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free, Memorial Day, problem, right to bear arms, right to live, safe, school shooting, solutions, USA, violence | Leave a comment

Don’t Miss the Moments!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Patti Fralix

It is that time of year again, when we adults attend countless graduations, recitals, and sports tournaments. We sit through hours at each of those, just to see our loved ones have their thirty seconds of fame. Our granddaughter Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, thankful | Tagged children, family, graduation, granddaughters, moments, Patti Fralix, time, transitions, treasure the moments, Virginia, years | 2 Comments

A Love Letter to my Other Mothers

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and those who have “mothered” others. Some reading this have biological children, and some mothered others, without labor pains and delivery! You are all valuable beyond words. I have had both, and I treasure … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged childhood, church, cycle of life, family, giving, grandchildren, grandmother, grateful, Happy Mother's Day, home, influence, life, love, mother, mothers, other mother, other mothers, Patti Fralix | 2 Comments

34 Years and Counting!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Where does the time go? I know this sounds like a baby boomer question, and rightly so since I am a boomer! All reading this will understand one day, assuming they live long enough.

Posted in gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged anniversary, celebrate, celebration, chips with English mustard, Covent Garden, days meaningful, flowers, Fralix, Harrods, joy, Leeds, life, London, Mike Fralix, time, U.K., years | 4 Comments

Barbara Bush and the Fugitive Grandmother

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Patti Fralix

The news has been filled these last few days with stories of two very different yet similar in some ways, women; the fugitive grandmother and Barbara Bush. I am struck by the stories of these famous women and think … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life | Tagged actions, America's Grandmother, Barbara Bush, blue, choices, Fralix, Fugitive Grandmother, George Bush, grandmother, life, pearls, strong-willed, white hair, women | Leave a comment

Are We Lucky or Blessed?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Lately, I have heard several people say, “I am lucky!” or That was lucky!” Whenever I hear about luck, I want to reply, “What does luck have to do with it?” (Can you hear that song?!) I am not … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, life, thankful | Tagged blessed, blessing, family, grateful, happy, healthy, life, lucky, married, The Fralix Group | 3 Comments

Trust and Obey

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Have you had the experience of thinking about something, and someone else mentions the same thing? This happens to me more than occasionally. One such example was last week. I had the subject of Trust on my mind, and our … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, life, Relationships | Tagged America Inside Out, bridges, Florida International University, individualism, Me generation, obey, pastor, relationships, self-centeredness, society, traffic, trust | Leave a comment

Bloom Where You are Planted

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

April has come, and Spring is in full force. We have once again made it through the coldest months of the year, and now can look forward to warmer and longer days and the outdoor activities they bring. We … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged April, best self, bloom, change, flowers, goals, intentional, journal, journey, meaningful change, planted, process, Spring, start, successful, trees, writing | 2 Comments

Love is in the Air!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Spring may finally be arriving, at least in the Southeast. But there is no guarantee how long it will last. Old man winter may have one more hurrah before going dormant for a few months. May we all be spared … Continue reading →

Posted in life, love, Relationships | Tagged action, Air, being kind, Easter, family, feeling, Fralix, handwritten note, love, love is action, love yourself, Passover, phone call, visit | Leave a comment

Prosperity Living

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Patti Fralix

What do you value most in life? You may not have thought about this, and thus have difficulty answering the question. But if I look at your calendar, I will know what you really value. This, however, may vary from … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, Relationships | Tagged behavior, book, happiness, health, living, prosperity, successful, thriving, time, value, values, wealth, well-being | Leave a comment