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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.

Let It Go

What do you do when you can’t resolve conflict?  It is a given that we will have conflict.  There seems to be more of it lately than ever before.  Our current political environment is a great example.   I have … Continue reading

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Be A Front Row Person!

It was dance rehearsal for our oldest and youngest granddaughters. The rehearsals were at staggered times for the different ages, so my daughter and I were there for the afternoon. We had been sitting and watching for a couple of … Continue reading

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I Just Want You To Be A Mom!

Where oh’ where does the time go?  The words, “I just want you to be a Mom!” were spoken by Mary Grace a few years ago as her mom, our daughter Tara, was being sworn in as a Magistrate Judge. … Continue reading

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Service

Ok, I admit it; I often lack patience.  Anyone who knows me well would attest to this fact.   But I think the lack of service that I have experienced lately would test anyone’s patience.  Although my good friend MoMo … Continue reading

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Children Grow Up When We’re Not Looking

“Nana, do you want to play with me?”  Four- year old Virginia asked the question, and I, of course, said, “Yes, of course I want to play with you!”   I lied.  I, who prides myself on never lying, lied … Continue reading

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Proud To Be An American

Our world continues to have its challenges.  In places around the world terrorists threaten our security routinely, with the latest attack at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey.  Leaders are discussing that terrorist threats and attacks will not go away soon … Continue reading

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60 Years Young

Maureen (MoMo) is 60 years young today.  It is hard to believe, for her, as well as others.  She is the youngest 60-year-old you could ever know.   She doesn’t look, act, or feel her age.  She has been a … Continue reading

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Strawberry Fields Forever

It’s in the SAUCE is all about understanding, valuing, and managing differences.  It is about the philosophy of The Platinum Rule, which is related to, but not the same as, The Golden Rule.  Whereas the Golden Rule espouses treating others … Continue reading

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A Lovely Afternoon With Friends

Summer provides more leisure time for many people, in part due to longer days and a somewhat less hectic schedule.  Most children are out of school, and involved in various activities.  While many parents are still working, it seems that … Continue reading

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The Land of the Free

Memorial Day, the day we celebrate the service of our men and women in the military, just passed.  Although Memorial Day has passed, hopefully we will not forget the sacrifices our military service personnel make, and show our gratitude to … Continue reading

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