Author Archives: Patti Fralix

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.

The Passing of Time and Loved Ones

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Prepare for this to be sad. I just had to share it. My heart is so full. Two friends passed away within the last week. The services for them will be held this weekend. I want to tell you about … Continue reading →

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Traditions and Memories

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Many of my readers know that traditions and memories are special in our family, and especially so to me. Easter is one of those. Easter was the holiday Mike was in charge of, until recent years. Mike was the one … Continue reading →

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What Is Your SAUCE?

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Some of you who have followed my writings may be familiar with my Personality quiz, It’s in the SAUCE! I developed this tool almost thirty years ago while working with a national company hired to do management development with their … Continue reading →

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A New Season

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Patti Fralix

With the recent advent of Daylight Savings Time, it seems that Spring has already sprung. Daylight savings Time arrived in all U.S. states except Arizona and Hawaii on Sunday, March 10th. Although all of us do not appreciate that it … Continue reading →

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Saving Time

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Once again, I find myself searching for things, such as car keys, lipstick, and various other things. I have long since known why I can’t find such simple things. I do not put them in the same place. Also, I … Continue reading →

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Getting Ahead of Procrastination

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Most of us struggle with it, at least sometimes. The “it” is procrastination. Procrastination takes many forms. At its core is the putting off until tomorrow, or forever, what we do not want to do but need to do. If … Continue reading →

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How Is 2024 Going For You So Far?

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Let me confess first. It isn’t going great for me. I have gained a few pounds, I have not been walking, and have yet to get completely serious about reducing debt. But I am back on a plan. I have … Continue reading →

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When Love Isn’t Enough

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Valentine’s Day just passed, and I hope you had a loving one. Whether your day was filled with flowers, chocolates, dinner out or in, hopefully, you were able to celebrate with someone you love. On this one day set aside … Continue reading →

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Another Change

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Patti Fralix

As one who has experienced significant Change in the past few years, one would think that I would be used to Change. But not. While I know at a surface level that the only constant is Change, I still struggle … Continue reading →

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Dancing the Night Away

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I traveled to Wilson, NC last Saturday for our annual Wilson Cotillion Ball. We were living in Wilson in the mid-eighties, and we were one of the thirteen original couples who started the Cotillion. Although Mike and I … Continue reading →

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