by Shelley Forrester | Feb 19, 2019 | Insight
No matter where we are or what we do, we need to interact with people we don’t know yet. My practice of doing this is natural for me being an extrovert but also because it’s my work. I frequently meet with and have conversations with people I’ve...
by Shelley Forrester | Aug 16, 2018 | Insight
Summer is a time to take a break and focus some energy on ourselves. Whether we challenge ourselves to learn a new sport, read more books, or reconnect with someone, it’s the perfect time to broaden our horizons, expand where our insight comes from, and develop more...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 28, 2018 | Insight
Whether I’m conducting an industry expert interview, leading a focus group, or out in the world meeting people at a conference, what I want to do – personally and professionally – is connect with people. It’s my goal to have at least one conversation with everyone on...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 22, 2017 | Insight
Spring is a time of rebirth, and it’s a great time to take stock and renew ourselves, too. I recently reaffirmed my commitment to speak to everyone – in my network and strangers alike – as if every conversation is our last. I was inspired to renew this commitment...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 15, 2017 | Insight
While in Charleston on a market immersion, we visited the Savannah Bee Company, a store inspired by honeybees. The store’s signage and tee-shirts celebrate the honeybee’s contribution to society and nature. Honeybees provide a great example of how to...