Author Archives: Patti Fralix

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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.

Call Your Mother!

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Mother’s Day is here again, the one day in the year that we are encouraged to honor our mothers.  And mothers should be honored.  There is no one else who has given more for her children than a mother.  Now, … Continue reading →

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Saving Money by Spending Money

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Since the recent publication of my book, A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, I am more conscious of saving money.  And I don’t mean saving money just by not spending money, but by intentional spending.  Although I … Continue reading →

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33 Years and Counting!

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Today is Mike’s and my 33rd wedding anniversary.  It is hard to believe that it has been 33 years.  When we married April 28, 1984, we committed to each other and to our two daughters (one from each of our … Continue reading →

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Managing Our Emotions

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Patti Fralix

We all have a range of emotions, some good, some not so good.  Well, I should change the word “good” to “positive” and “bad” to “negative.” Emotions should not be thought of as good or bad, but positive or negative.  … Continue reading →

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My Spendaholic book is Changing Me, Again!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Last week’s Blog Post was about my latest book being published, A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic. Thank you to all who sent me such wonderful comments.  It is indeed very exciting!  A friend has a book … Continue reading →

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My New Book Is Live!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Patti Fralix

More than ten years ago, I began a journey, a journey to address my Spendaholic behavior.  I wanted to be in control of my spending, and to do so, I knew that it would require major change.  I decided that … Continue reading →

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Human Skills Can Change the World for the Better!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Patti Fralix

We seem to need a reminder every now and then of the importance of what I refer to as Human Skills.  Human Skills refer to our communication skills and our ability to connect well with others. While these are sometimes … Continue reading →

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Our Health Care Hero

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Maureen Hession, RN, MSN, FNP-C, was honored recently as a 2017 Health Care Hero by Triangle Business Journal.  She was the only Nurse Practitioner honored, joined by MDs, nurses, hospital managers and administrators, and several health care related agencies.  It … Continue reading →

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Southern Graciousness

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Patti Fralix

Everyone is more than busy, with little time to spare.  But some people, not just Southerners, look past their own priorities to reach out and help others.  “Southern graciousness,” which does not just reside in the South, can replace some … Continue reading →

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When Life as We Know it Changes

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Patti Fralix

We all know that our life can change on the dime.  And mine did a couple of days ago.  Without going into the details, I want to mention my lessons from the experience.  And there are several important ones.  The … Continue reading →

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