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Category Archives: Relationships
Summer is Slipping Away
It isn’t just the summer that is slipping away. Months and years are passing so quickly. Perhaps it is time to focus on what you want your next few years to include, while there is still time. Maybe it is … Continue reading
Posted in best self, change, Relationships
Tagged business, change, customer service, family, Fralix, friendly, friends, fun, helping others, Kind, Kindness is magic, life, loving others, patience, Patti Fralix, relationships, summer, The Fralix Group, time is passing quickly
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The Hardest Thing About Working is the Coworkers!
I was speaking with a new friend recently about her career. She had recently retired and was sharing her experience. While she did not give any details, she made the statement that “the hardest thing about working is the coworkers!” … Continue reading
Posted in best self, change, Relationships
Tagged ask more quesitons, business, change, communication, culture, customer service, direct communication, education, Fralix, friends, hardest things about working is the coworkers, indirect communication, lack of communication, Leadership, life, make less statements, Patti Fralix, positive relationships, relationships, The Fralix Group, workplace issues, writing
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50 Short Years
How could it be 50 years? How could 50 years have passed since I graduated from the University of Virginia? I am a proud member of the first class of undergraduate women admitted to The University in the Fall of … Continue reading
Posted in life, Relationships, traditions
Tagged 1974, 50 Short Years, 50th reunion, change, customer service, Fralix, life, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group, University of Virginia, Women first
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People Skills
I left a coaching session today, thinking about the client. I have been working with this client for several months, and I always look forward to our sessions. While I try to not work with clients who I do not … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, Relationships, service
Tagged business, change, coaching clients, customer service, engaging, Fralix, fun, giving, good friend network, life, open, optimistic, Patti Fralix, people skills, positive, relationships, spread love not negativity, The Fralix Group, trust, vulnerable
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Service Successes and Failures
I have been speaking and consulting on Customer Service for many years. I still continue to be amazed at the lack of service from so many businesses. I also have an occasional experience of exceptional customer service. Let me tell … Continue reading
A Celebration of Commitment
Mike and I celebrated our fortieth anniversary on Sunday, April 28th. It is hard to believe that we have been married for forty years. I know that many of you are like me and wonder where the years have gone. … Continue reading
Posted in life, love, Relationships, thankful
Tagged 40 years!, 40th wedding anniversary, Board of Trade, celebrations, commitment, family, Fralix, friends, Hilton Resort, life, marriage, Mike Fralix, Myrtle Beach, Patti Fralix, relationships, Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, The Fralix Group, traditions
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The Passing of Time and Loved Ones
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
Posted in life, love, Relationships
Tagged change, Dr. Frieda Meachum, family, Fralix, friendships, Julie Tran, legacy, life, love, passing of loved ones, passing of time, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group, The passing of time and loved ones, time, time to live, time to mourn, to, touched my life
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It's In The Sauce! 
Staying In Our Own Lane!
This blog was initially to be a call to action for managers. The reason for this is that I have heard too many stories lately of intimidating managers making inappropriate comments to staff. Comments that belittle staff and place them … Continue reading →