Category Archives: Leadership

Remaining Relevant

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past few years. We also see those that have survived, and even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give Covid or the economy the blame, that is … Continue reading →

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A Good Life is Purposeful and Passionate

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patti Fralix

The question is often asked, “Which is more important, Purpose or Passion?” I think that question puts the wrong focus on this issue. Purpose and Passion are both important, and the best answer to the Purpose and Passion importance question … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your People?

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Patti Fralix

As I think about my people, I divide them into three categories: Family, Friends, and Others. I have long since learned that it is hard to maintain relationships at all, much less relationships in which there is no logical connection … Continue reading →

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Criticism To Ignore

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Patti Fralix

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Living Our Values Out Loud

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Patti Fralix

I have taken a break from posting lately. I have posted a blog almost weekly for ten years. The last blog I posted was December 16. While I know that I do best when I stick to a schedule, for … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention To The Tension

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Patti Fralix

I love to listen to podcasts, and especially when I am walking. I recently listened to a podcast by Andy Stanley, and it touched me so much that I have listened to it twice. The podcast is titled “better decisions, … Continue reading →

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Confidence, Competence, and Commitment

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Patti Fralix

These are challenging times. Prices on most everything have increased, there is job and career insecurity for many people, and the world’s problems continue to cause us great concern. What can we do to manage these times? When things are … 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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The Great 100 Nurses

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Whose heart have you touched lately with words of affirmation? Do you know whose life your actions and words have touched through the years? It is sometimes easier to remember the problems we have had in relationships, and not be … Continue reading →

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Dignity, Grace, and Faithful Service

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Patti Fralix

The world has mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II since her death on September 8th. Her funeral, on Monday, September 19th, which was planned by the Monarch herself, was watched by many people worldwide. Never has a world leader … Continue reading →

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