by Shelley Forrester | Jun 26, 2013 | Insight, Networking, Relationships
The other day clients and I were flying Southwest and they asked me how I decide where to sit. Since my objective on a plane is to engage people in conversation, here’s what I look for: An aisle or middle seat, which doubles my chances of meeting people. To my left...
by Shelley Forrester | May 10, 2013 | Insight, Networking
Strangers are like insight and opportunity, they’re everywhere. I have a habit of talking to strangers, not only because it fulfills my objective of meeting everyone on earth before I get to heaven, also because they are insight and opportunity. Some of my...
by Shelley Forrester | May 10, 2013 | Networking, Relationships
Perfect strangers are those people you find yourself having a great time talking to, made that five-hour trip to LA feel like an hour and more often than not are people we stay in touch with. How do you know when you’re in the presence of a perfect stranger?...
by Shelley Forrester | May 10, 2013 | Networking, Relationships
I’m often asked how I meet so many people when I’m out in the world. I don’t give away all my secrets, but I will tell you this: You have to be noticed by them first.