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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.

A New Year, A New Me!

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It is common for many people to make New Year’s resolutions to improve themselves.  These improvements include losing weight, exercising more, and eliminating unhealthy habits, such as smoking, alcohol, over spending, and clutter.  For some people their improvements are to … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Presence

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Christmas 2015 is behind us, and New Year’s 2016 is immediately before us.  Before we reflect on the year that has passed and the year that is before us, let’s focus on where we are now.  The word that comes … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Patti Fralix

The airline staff person noticed I was trying to get my bag off of the conveyer belt, and he smiled and said, “May I help you with that?”  I said, “Thank you.”  He replied, “No, thank YOU for flying American, … Continue reading →

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Getting a Jump on January

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Most people are in the throws of the holidays or readying for the holidays. In the midst of the shopping, celebrating, and caroling, take some time to fast forward to January 2016, and make some decisions now that can help … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and Thankfulness

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Thanksgiving 2015 has come and gone, and right behind it is Christmas!  Before I get too immersed in Christmas preparations, I want to celebrate with a thankful heart the blessings of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  The reasons for … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Quarterbacking

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Our world is reeling again, this time from several recent terrorist attacks.  The most recent horrific attack hit Paris a few days ago, and at last count, left 132 people dead.  There is concern that Washington, D.C. may be targeted, … Continue reading →

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Getting Comfortable with Ambiguity

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I have long since known that a high tolerance for ambiguity is a key factor in success and happiness.  I have even spoken of this fact many times.  I have learned of late that “knowing” something and truly experiencing it … Continue reading →

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The Courage To Let Go

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Courage is a very big thing.  It takes courage to face life’s big challenges, and we all know some people who are facing those.  Such as the big C, and that does not refer to Courage, but to Cancer.  I … Continue reading →

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Relationships Through The Years

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

When asked, most people would list relationships, especially family and friends, as most important, yet their calendar would indicate otherwise.  This time of the year many are with family more than at other times.  But what about friends?  Do you … Continue reading →

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Hope & Focus

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Patti Fralix

At my soon to be 64 years, I am well aware that I will run out of life before I run out of living.  I do not know when that will happen, but I do know that it will likely … Continue reading →

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