A girl scout song I learned eons ago had the lines "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold." It's a truism that stands throughout life.
About 20 years ago I joined Professional Secretaries International, now known as International Association of Administrative Professionals. It's a strong organization that educates its members and publicizes our profession to the world. For various business and personal reasons I had not attended a chapter meeting for over a year. Last week, however, I attended the Fresno, CA chapter's monthly meeting. How refreshing to edify one another in our professional network. My peers and I have traveled many of the same roads in our careers.
Other networking groups such as Successful Thinkers, BNI, and Chambers of Commerce are invaluable to your business; but keeping close with your professional peers is a treasure not equaled by any other experience. Remember - make new friends but keep the old.
