I agree with Jim.

I have visited several BNI groups and was about to join one, but when I was getting berated for not spending enough time doing "BNI" stuff and being accused of shirking my responsibility it got to be just too much.

I had personal items that came up, out of town business for "my" business as well as as some inspections that had to be done during the BNI meeting times and I was told to make other arrangements for those efforts.

I was able to graciously bow out.

I know that the group does work for many folks and that is very good. It is just not a "one size fits all" group.

I know of several other groups of "former" BNI folks who have taken many of the BNI positives and are doing quite well also.

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Cheers - Nolan E. Kienitz, HCRI, PMP
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