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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.

Living in the Past

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Patti Fralix

One of my commitments for the summer is to clean out my closet.  This is a daunting task.  While I am making some progress, there is still a lot left to be done.  One of the reasons it takes me … Continue reading →

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A Life Well Lived

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Patti Fralix

You have probably heard it said that we should think about our funeral while we are still living, envisioning our eulogy.  What would others say about us?  How would our spouse, children, and other loved ones describe us, and what … Continue reading →

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Communication Nation

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Patti Fralix

People have different styles of communication.  Some of the differences come from personality, which I have written about in previous posts.  My personality tool, It’s in the Sauce, identifies those differences, and provides insight into how to communicate best with … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Patti Fralix

We just celebrated the birth of our nation’s independence, the 4th of July.   The United States of America adopted its Declaration of Independence 241 years ago.  The significance of this cannot be overstated.  This is all about freedom.  But … Continue reading →

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Camp Nana 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Patti Fralix

This year’s Camp Nana has come and gone, as quickly as the years have passed since these three precious granddaughters have been blessing our lives.  I think the best example of how quickly time flies is how fast our grandchildren … Continue reading →

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My Book Launch

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Patti Fralix

The publication of my second book, A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, occurred this past March.  Many of you have been so kind in your remarks about the book, and I sincerely thank you for your support.  … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Without a Father

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Patti Fralix

No, this isn’t what you think.  When you read the title, you probably thought this was about my father having passed away.  Well, he may have, I don’t know; at least I don’t know definitively.  I do not know who … Continue reading →

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Transitions and Relationships

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Another traditional school year has ended.  Your family may have experienced the end of pre-school, grade school, middle school, high school, and college for your children or grandchildren.  The end of the school year also includes the end of some … Continue reading →

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Do Overs and Do Nothings!

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Patti Fralix

If one is emotionally fragile (and we can all be at some point,) the overall lack of service experienced today can send us over the edge.  I wrote about this last week, and ended that article being grateful for my … Continue reading →

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Inconveniences and Tragedies

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Sometimes things just do not go as they should, and certainly not as some of us expect.  I have had some of that these past few days. And I have expressed my frustration with several people about those things, and … Continue reading →

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