Stand up or sit down in your meeting?

Let’s start with a quick exercise. I’d like you to force your face into a smile. Don’t just sit there – actually give it a go. Force your face into a smile. Now hold that expression. Everyone knows that when they feel happy they smile – but research shows that the opposite is also true – when you force your face into a smile you start to feel happier. Keep smiling. The same is true of how you talk and even walk – if you put energy into your voice and spring in your step you will suddenly you feel much better. OK, you can stop smiling now. How do you feel?