The response of an audience to a speaker’s opening statement can vary significantly based on the speaker’s authority and confidence. One speaker who commands respect receives an enthusiastic greeting, while another struggles to elicit even a muted reply, revealing a deeper power struggle. The latter’s attempt to engage through a Power Grab tactic often leads to failure, resulting in a presentation full of mistakes and diminished confidence. Ultimately, speakers who seek approval through such greetings may undermine their own authority, highlighting the importance of entering a presentation with a strong sense of self and purpose to foster audience engagement effectively.