In 3 sentences or less, here is a summary of the document: The document advises speakers that they have 60 seconds at the beginning of their speech to engage their audience and should avoid routine announcements or checking notes during that time. It suggests speakers not drone on about thanking people or how honored they feel, and to instead focus on captivating the audience in the crucial first 60 seconds. The document provides contact information for Bruce Kasanoff, who appears to be the author providing public speaking advice.

16. Never make routine
announcements in the first 60
seconds. Do not drone on and
on about people you want to
thank or how honored you are
to be invited to speak today.
Do not rustle your papers or
check your notes. Do not
cough or take a sip of water.
You have 60 seconds to win
over your audience. Do not be
routine.

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