6. Elegance

By being immaculately groomed and appropriately dressed, you will create a lasting impression.

7. Timing

A keen sense of timing is crucial to effectiveness of a public speaker. Avoid rambling, lengthy storytelling, and frequent interruptions. Get to point as smoothly and as quickly as possible.

8. Eloquence

Keep your audience focused by changing voice tone and pitch without "charging up or charging down." Work with a voice coach if necessary.

9. Preparedness

Know your topic inside and out. This will allow you freedom to speak without notes, bend and flex with audience, and make a connection through eye contact.

10. Originality

The ability to be new, different, and depart from tradition will set you apart from crowd.

(5) Develop an attitude of optimism. Find positive in every situation, even when something negative has happened. Document these positive comments in a journal, and speak them out loud to three people. You will eventually develop an attitude of optimism, which will have a positive impact on others.

(6) Develop empathy by grasping feelings of others and seeing their perspective before you make a decision. This will make you approachable, and others will learn quickly that you care about them and want to hear what they have to say.

(7) Cultivate rich and rewarding relationships with employees outside of work. Host one social function each month, and take this time to get to know your employees and their families on a very personal level.

(8) Develop a democratic leadership style: one that is based on collaboration, teamwork, active listening, conflict management, and influence.

(9) Be dedicated to a high level of achievement. Your drive to improve performance and to meet high standards of excellence will set tone for success for you and your company.

(10) Be devoted to recognizing and meeting needs of your followers, clients, and customers. They are future of your company, so communicate with them regularly and often.