8. Use Hooks

1. Attention-Getting Introduction - Use something that will quickly grab your audience. A quote, story, question, or statistic
2. Preview - Tell your listeners what's coming in your speech.
3. Points 1 Through 3 - branch out your topic and include some evidences o...

Grab attention at the beginning, and close with a dynamic end. 

When you start, use a startling statistic, an interesting anecdote, or a concise quotation. Conclude your speech with a summary and a strong statement that your audience is sure to remember.

Most Pixar movies begin with a compelling premise—a hook—that sets up the whole narrative. Hooks are often phrased as a “what if?” question and they grab our attention because they’re unusual, unexpected, action-filled, or driven by conflict.

Recruiters should equip themsel...