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Research highlights role of opening and closing minutes in presentations

A discussion of public-speaking technique argues that the first three minutes of a talk determine whether an audience pays attention, while the final three minutes shape what they remember and do afterward. It contrasts common habits like lengthy introductions, credential lists and thank-yous with more effective approaches used by skilled storytellers.

United CEO Scott Kirby Caps Meetings at Four Hours, Reads Three Hours Daily

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he limits his daily meeting load to a maximum of four hours and insists sessions be conversational rather than PowerPoint presentations read aloud. He instead dedicates roughly three hours each day to reading books, newspapers and magazines, after waking around 5:30 a.m. and exercising.