by Shelley Forrester | May 5, 2020 | Insight
This Mother’s Day, May 10th, will be different than others. Many of us cannot celebrate with our mothers this year, but that won’t stop us from celebrating motherhood and moms everywhere. “I can imagine no heroism greater than...
by Shelley Forrester | Apr 22, 2020 | Insight
Psychoanalyst Carl Jung describes extroverts as people who direct their energy outwards – towards other people – and gain energy from such encounters. It was from Jung’s work on extroversion and introversion that the Myers-Briggs personality test was created....
by Shelley Forrester | Apr 7, 2020 | Insight
The pivotal role in society played by healthcare workers, grocery and pharmacy employees, scientists and academia, manufacturing and logistics, drivers, public and government workers, lab technicians, cleaning and maintenance staff has never been more apparent. These...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 30, 2020 | Insight
Working from home, whether for the first time, at a whole new level, or even business more or less as usual can be challenging, especially if you have other people living with you who aren’t used to so much home time together. Many friends and colleagues –...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 24, 2020 | Insight
Before libraries around the country closed and large events were cancelled, I went to hear Daniel Levitin speak to a full house of people aged 18 to 90 about Successful Aging, his newest book, about what happens to our brains as we age, and how to age well....
by Shelley Forrester | Feb 27, 2020 | Insight
Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone but its meaning and importance are timeless. February is our annual reminder that love and heart belong in all aspects of life – including business. We demonstrate love and heart in business with the time and...
by Shelley Forrester | Feb 10, 2020 | Insight
February is the month of love – and chocolate. Valentine’s Day is the third biggest chocolate sales day. Along with delivering sweet treats to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day, here are 20 ways to I love you. Mandarin In Chinese culture, saying I love you is...
by Shelley Forrester | Jan 23, 2020 | Insight
Frosty the Snowman is a popular Christmas cartoon about a snowman who comes to life when a magical hat is placed upon his head. Do you know (or remember) what the first words are that frosty says when he comes to life? “Happy birthday!” I’ve always...
by Shelley Forrester | Jan 9, 2020 | Insight
We often forget to – or simply don’t – use our phones enough. I don’t mean to text, Snap, or tweet – I mean talk to someone. My second favorite thing to do after having a face-to-face conversation is to have a phone call to hear each other’s voice...
by Shelley Forrester | Jan 6, 2020 | Insight
While not everyone recognizes January 1 as the beginning of their year, everyone has a way to say, “Happy New Year.” May your 2020 be filled with success, learning, joy, and adventure. Mandarin 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè) English Happy New Year...