by Shelley Forrester | Jul 24, 2013 | Networking, Relationships
Friends are the people in life who, no matter how long it’s been since you’ve called them, are happy to hear from you and will try to help. When I phoned the global head of marketing services for a major consumer products company, even though we hadn’t...
by Shelley Forrester | Jul 10, 2013 | Brand Building, Consumers, Relationships
As with all loving relationships, it has to be mutually beneficial. Know why they want you, and deliver. Know why you want them, and receive. Communicate well and often. You both need to do your share of telling, listening, and responding. Always make up, never walk...
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 | 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.
