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Paying Attention to Discontinuities

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Patti Fralix

  Change is disruptive.  Whether it is a positive change or a negative one, it is still disruptive.   Sometimes we do not see the change coming, and it catches us off guard.  At other times, we should see it coming, … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your People?

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Patti Fralix

It should come as no surprise to anyone that communicating effectively with different types of people is hard work.  Although we know this, too often we fail to pay enough attention to this fact. We talk too much in our … Continue reading →

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Relationships That Last a Lifetime

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Patti Fralix

When I think of being 65 years old, I am amazed.  How did I get here so fast? Those reading this who are near my age or older know exactly what I mean.  Younger readers may think they understand, but … Continue reading →

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Changing Ourselves, Not Others

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Patti Fralix

With a new year well underway, it is time to take stock of how it is going.  How are your New Year’s resolutions?  Have you kept your commitments to yourself?  I need to be honest; mine aren’t going so well.  … Continue reading →

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Being a Great Guest

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

The holidays are fast approaching, and for many, it is time to get ready for company.  This is the time of the year that many travel to be with family and friends.   From Thanksgiving until New Years the airways … Continue reading →

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Relationship Management

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Patti Fralix

All of us are in the business of relationship management, whether we think of it that way or not.  This is true on a professional as well as personal level.  On a personal level we have relationships with our family … Continue reading →

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Let It Go

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Patti Fralix

What do you do when you can’t resolve conflict?  It is a given that we will have conflict.  There seems to be more of it lately than ever before.  Our current political environment is a great example.   I have … Continue reading →

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Be A Front Row Person!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Patti Fralix

It was dance rehearsal for our oldest and youngest granddaughters. The rehearsals were at staggered times for the different ages, so my daughter and I were there for the afternoon. We had been sitting and watching for a couple of … Continue reading →

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I Just Want You To Be A Mom!

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Patti Fralix

Where oh’ where does the time go?  The words, “I just want you to be a Mom!” were spoken by Mary Grace a few years ago as her mom, our daughter Tara, was being sworn in as a Magistrate Judge. … 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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