http://nextcommunications.disqus.com/enFri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:47 -0000http://nextcommunications.blogspot.com/2009/10/who-is-keeping-you-from-being-better.html#comment-19697011<p>Mary, thanks for pointing out the need to do more than just be a member of<br>an organization like PRSA. It is much more worthwhile if you carve out the<br>time to participate in the conversations, attend the events, and use the<br>networking time to learn and teach other PR professionals.</p>Richie EscovedoFri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:47 -0000http://nextcommunications.blogspot.com/2009/10/who-is-keeping-you-from-being-better.html#comment-19685170<p>Richie,</p><p>I still find, even 30 years into my PR career, the best investment I can make in my career is involvement in PRSA. I don't mean writing a check every year and saying I'm a member but really joining -- taking advantage of what's offered.</p><p>The way I do that has changed over the years but the networks I've created, the professional development I've attended and the books/speakers I've learned about through those relationships cannot be replaced. <br></p>Mary Deming BarberFri, 09 Oct 2009 13:46:49 -0000