Category Archives: Relationships

Don’t (Just) Do What You Are Told; Think for the Customer!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Patti Fralix

My husband and I are in the process of renovating our beach condos. We have two on the same landing; one we rent, and one we use for us personally, and also share with our family and friends. These condos … Continue reading →

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A Friend’s Perspective on Beauty and Friendship

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I am most fortunate to belong to a group of women friends who have been in a Lunch Bunch together for more than ten years. We take turns treating our group to lunch once a month. (Most of us are … Continue reading →

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Can We/Will We Change?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Can we elevate our standards in speaking, writing and behavior? I believe it is time to do so. Enough already. Do we really need to talk and write in disrespectful language? Are we able to use proper, positive and respectful … Continue reading →

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We Are Never Off Duty

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Do people buy your product, or do they buy You? This question occurred to me while I was at an international Textile show last week in Frankfurt, Germany. It was a very high tech show, with many different companies showcasing … Continue reading →

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Responding, Not Reacting

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Being defensive is one of the most ineffective behaviors we can exhibit. Unfortunately this behavior is all too common. It is much more effective to respond, not react, even when what we are hearing or feeling could trigger defensiveness in … Continue reading →

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I See Them Everywhere

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I see them at the trampoline as I look out the windows, doing the dishes from breakfast. I see them in the bathroom, Virginia putting makeup on as I did, and in the perfume atomizer she took apart. I see … Continue reading →

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Just Be Nice!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Patti Fralix

What have you done recently to make someone feel better about themselves? Maya Angelou said it best; “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My … Continue reading →

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I Know You Think You Hear Me, But Are You Really Listening!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Last week’s blog post asked readers to “weigh in” on the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule, and the Platinum Rule was the clear winner. Readers made comments on the importance of this subject of communication, and expressed its importance … 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 →

Posted in Leadership, Relationships, SAUCE | Tagged Leadership, relationships, SAUCE, team work, work, working relationships | 3 Comments