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 | Aug 21, 2013 | Networking
Introverts often ask me how to keep the person next to them from engaging them in conversation. I personally avoid these people. But 50% of you want to know, so here you go: Create your own closed space. Read, preferably on an ereader so they can’t tell what you’re...
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.