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1. Greet attendees warmly: A positive start to a meeting can set the tone for the entire session. A warm greeting can help attendees feel welcomed and valued.
2. Make eye contact: This simple act can help establish a connection with attendees, making them feel seen and heard.
3. Facilitate introductions: If there are new members in the meeting or if the team is large, facilitating introductions can help everyone get acquainted and feel more comfortable.
4. Be aware of your mood: The mood of the leader can greatly influence the mood of the attendees. Strive to maintain a positive mood to encourage a productive and positive meeting environment.
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Research shows that groups in a positive mood outperform those in a neutral mood in creative tasks, team engagement, and constructive conversations. Since meetings are usually perceived as an interruption in the workflow of an attendee, attendees may come with negative baggage. To create positivity, the leader must greet attendees warmly, make eye contact, and facilitate introductions. The mood state of the leader strongly influences the mood of attendees and is a predictor of group performance.
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