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.

Creating A Healthy Workplace

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Since 1993 my career has been focused on creating positive change in work, life and family for individuals, teams, and systems. One of my passions is creating happier, healthier, and productive workplaces. My reason for this is that most people … Continue reading →

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Thinking Outside The Triangle™

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Patti Fralix

  Many business people today are well aware that innovation is the key to success in the present and future.  Not nearly as many people are clear about how to make innovation happen.  Too may of us are simply doing … Continue reading →

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God Bless Us Everyone

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Patti Fralix

How many shootings will have to occur in the U.S. before we begin to solve the underlying problems of our society that result in these tragic events?  Before saying anything else, I must express my sincere condolences to the families, … Continue reading →

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We Are Never Off Duty

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Some of you will remember the wise words of your mother, telling you to always make sure that you are wearing clean with no holes underwear, in case you are involved in an accident!  A nurse friend of mine testifies … Continue reading →

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Vacation Spending

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Patti Fralix

The book I wrote ten years ago, A Year in the Life of a Recovering Spendaholic, will be published by the end of this year. This book chronicles my journey of not purchasing anything for myself for a full year. … Continue reading →

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Making The Most Of Every Day

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Patti Fralix

How often do we fast forward in our thinking, worrying about how soon a wonderful day or week will pass?  I am having that experience now.  For the past 15 years my husband and I have been going to St. … Continue reading →

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The SAUCE of Choices

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Patti Fralix

SAUCE is all about choices.  The best sauces are a combination of flavors and ingredients, not just one.  And we vary in our selection of the “best” sauce, the one that is best due to our own taste.  The same … Continue reading →

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We Are All Connected

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

So much of our time we spend planning. But no amount of planning can prepare us for some things. This is certainly true for the loved ones of the Virginia TV reporter and camera man who were gunned down this week while … Continue reading →

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Reality and Renewal

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Last week I had the privilege of facilitating a strategic planning advance (my word for retreat!) at Auburn University.   Some of my research for that and the insights provided has me still pondering.  The Department head wanted some of the … Continue reading →

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The “How” to Create the Best Culture for Your Business

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Patti Fralix

There is no magic to creating the right culture; it is simple, but not easy.  Think of different businesses that are known by the masses.  Apple, Starbucks and Chick fil a come to mind.  All of these are successful, and … Continue reading →

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