Tips for the critical first 10 seconds of a meeting

The beginning of a meeting is often an indicator of how it's going to go, and without much exaggeration, we can say that the outcome of the meeting is at least partially decided in the first few seconds.

The very beginning of a meeting is, by far, the most important part, and you have to give it sufficient attention. Here are several tips on how to prepare the beginning of your talk with a prospect.