Category Archives: Relationships

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 →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Relationships | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Leadership, Relationships, SAUCE | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Leadership, Relationships | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Culture Drives Behavior

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I fear it is getting worse.  While that thought can apply to more than one thing, you might wonder what “it” is in this article.  While I could label what I’m referring to as “customer service,” and say that customer … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Leave a comment

Customer Disservice

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Patti Fralix

There have been many examples of lack of service that I have experienced lately, and likely, you as well. It makes me wonder how businesses expect to stay in business! Is the customer no longer important at all? Do companies … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Time Waits For No One

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Patti Fralix

When I think of the fact that it is already the middle of July, I am amazed.  2015 is more than half over.  (No, I am NOT going to tell you how many days it is until Christmas!)  My focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Leave a comment

When Freedom Rings

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Patti Fralix

With the birth of our nation’s independence being celebrated this week, the subject of freedom comes to mind. Other things come to mind as well, some troubling. We are living in a very complex world, with many competing beliefs which … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships | Leave a comment