“Ask more questions than you are making statements.”

“Becoming a master communicator can be as simple as starting conversations with strangers at the grocery store.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“We could avoid conversations because we don't want to bother someone, we’d simply prefer to stay silent, or we don't have anything to talk about. Giving a stranger a compliment solves the last problem and you’ll forever have something to say!”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“More importantly, keep your elevator pitch concise and lead it into a conversation about the other person.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“It is your goal by initiating a conversation to ultimately put their mind and thoughts at ease, establish rapport, and by the end of the conversation, leave them feeling better than when you first started talking to them.”

Isaac Mashman · Executive Thoughts, 2023

“Public speaking is one of the biggest fears of all and speaking to somebody for the first time falls right in line with that category in my opinion. It doesn’t have to be scary though.”

Isaac Mashman · Executive Thoughts, 2023

“People are able to sniff out fake compliments and fake attitudes nine times out of ten.”

Isaac Mashman · Executive Thoughts, 2023