Positive Importance Of Friendship

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend” has been a strong factor in the formation of alliances through ought the ages. Influential and charismatic leaders have conquered great empires and scored promotions with help from friends, all of which might not be possible alone. On the other hand, friendship does not only benefit our professional lives, but assists in emotional development beginning as early on as childhood. “We evolved to make friends and tell them things” (Akst 88). Friendships provide children with more than just fun playmates. While interacting with friends, children learn many social skills, like how to communicate and cooperate. It is evident in our history books as well as everyday life how one is effected by the benefits, or lack

One in which to rise to the top of the totem pole and be in command you must form a web of trust. “Children 's friendships are voluntary relationships that can be initiated and dissolved at will.” (Ellis) As for professional adults in the workplace such friendships are are possible, but lead to either positive or negative changes. For example, workplace friendship should increase support and resources that help the employee accomplish the job, reduce their work stress because they were able to get help or materials needed, and provide increased cooperation. We have learned and perfected these skills since the playground days when we shared toys and played sports.

As employees spend a large portion of their lives at work, relationships and friendships among employees at the workplace are crucial.

“Friendships, after all, entail mutual regard, respect for others, a certain amount of agreeableness, and willingness to rise above the ties of kinship in order to knit society into a web of trust and reciprocation.” (Akst 89)

Therefore, when it comes time to drink that beer with the boss over dinner, don’t deny it. It is a part of that social bond that will connect you and potentially lead to a promotion or that next insider tip. Having an employee that you can trust is as good as