by Shelley Forrester | Jan 8, 2014 | Insight, Networking, Relationships
A leadership coach asked me the other day how I get people to talk to me. When I told him that I simply say, “Hello,” he wasn’t buying it and asked what’s behind my hello that puts people instantly at ease? So I shared an excerpt from an email, which I had...
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...
