Sometimes little things make a big difference.

I was listening to a speaker the other day talk about a study that looked at how a smile can affect someone’s perception and even their own mood.

The premise is that even a forced smile starts the process of converting a bad mood to a good one.

Further, smiling at someone across the room communicates that they belong. Think about how powerful just that one look can be.

And, smiling communicates openness which means that someone else is more likely to approach you.

Now put all of that into your next networking event.

That is powerful.