Category Archives: Leadership

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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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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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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Which Do You Prefer, Platinum or Gold?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Part of the magic of my “It’s in the SAUCE®” personality assessment tool is that it provides data on how to communicate effectively with others, especially with those who have a different dominant communication style.  I began a discussion of … Continue reading →

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What Part Of ME Do You Not Understand?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Patti Fralix

The philosophy of It’s in the SAUCE® is that we are more effective through our interconnectedness with others.  This is true both personally and professionally.  It is when our strengths combine with the strengths of others that the best results … Continue reading →

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The Synergy of Relationships

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Patti Fralix

The philosophy of It’s in the SAUCE® includes that the magic is in our relationships, the combination of our differences and strengths that create powerful synergy.  This is true personally as well as professionally.  Many people had a great example … Continue reading →

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The Dance of Staff Empowerment and Management Control

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Another excellent staff member gone.  Another controlling manager cranked down too hard one too many times, and the staff member decided to quit.  What will it take for managers in organizations to realize the true cost of the loss of … Continue reading →

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