Category Archives: SAUCE

Be Consistent, Determined, and Work For It!

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Patti Fralix

Mel Robbins is a phenomenal success. Her book, Let Them, and her podcasts are immensely popular. I have read her book, and found it to be one of the best self help/business books that I have read. I am definitely … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Summer

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Patti Fralix

It is hard to believe that summer has come and gone. Although summer technically ends on September 22nd, Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. Where did it go? I know it is because of my age that time … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith and Hope Alive

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Patti Fralix

We just finished a week of renewal and hope. People all over the world celebrated Easter, Passover, and the Holy Days. Cardinal Dolan of New York talked about the Holy season on the Today Show last week. He said most … Continue reading →

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Criticism To Ignore

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Patti Fralix

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My Happy Place

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Patti Fralix

Growing up, I do not remember ever cooking with anyone. Not my mother, not my grandmothers, not anyone. What I do remember is the many good meals I had at the home of my youth group leaders, Jean and Marshall … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It’s in the SAUCE is all about understanding, valuing, and managing differences. It is about the philosophy of The Platinum Rule, which is related to, but not the same as, The Golden Rule. Whereas the Golden Rule espouses treating others … Continue reading →

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It’s in The SAUCE!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Those who have followed my musings may remember my It’s in the SAUCE! Personality tool. I developed this 20 question tool almost twenty years ago with the original goal being to quickly and accurately determine dominance, and the ability of … 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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Language Matters!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

It’s in the SAUCE has several meanings, as some of you know from reading my other posts. One meaning is the importance of effective communication. One application of this is the importance of choosing a direct and/or indirect communication style, … 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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