Leaders need to go beyond presenting in a manner that is logical and professional. To truly inspire their teams and audiences, they also need to be able to appeal to them at the emotional level.

Leaders must be able to create highly persuasive arguments and influence a broad range of people. The subtle skill of influencing requires a deft approach in order to understand and persuade stakeholders.

The days of command and rule are over. You must be able to build strong working relationships with each member of your team. As each person is unique, so too is the relationship you will need to develop with them.

Effective leaders use a range of leadership styles and techniques. They assess a situation and the person or people involved and adapt their style accordingly.

One of the most critical skills required by leaders is emotional intelligence: the ability to identify what you stand for, control your emotions and understand others in order to manage relationships effectively.