In an effective presentation, leaders aren't afraid to say what others are thinking. Here's how to start and end your presentation, with three tips for connecting with your audience ...

Starting a work presentation with a question or a personal anecdote are more engaging introductions to make a memorable first impression.

They begin with some polite thanks, a little self-introduction, perhaps a shout-out to someone in the audience. All throat-clearing. What’s wrong with it? Recall movies from the 1940s.

In a majority of such occasions (except in casual settings or when specific instructions have been given to do otherwise), you find that a self-introduction in this order tends to be a quite ...