Business Leadership Terms

noun A person in authority, especially over a military unit or operation.

• The commander of the army led his troops into battle with precision and strategy.
• The commander told us to get in line and follow his orders.
• The squad's commander is a total boss, always knows what to do in any situation.
• As the project manager, she was the commander of the team, guiding them towards success.

verb to assign the responsibility of something to someone else, to place trust or confidence in someone

• I will entrust the task to the most qualified candidate.
• I'll entrust you with my car keys while I'm away.
• I don't think I can entrust him with this secret, he can't keep his mouth shut.
• She decided to entrust her heart to him, despite the risks.

noun a person who establishes an organization, institution, company, etc.

• The founder of the company is considered a visionary in the industry.
• Hey, did you know the founder of this place used to be a chef?
• The founder is a total boss, he knows how to get things done.
• As the founder of the organization, she planted the seeds of change and watched them grow.

noun a skilled worker or tradesperson who has completed an apprenticeship and is considered competent in their trade

• The journeyman carpenter had years of experience working on various construction projects.
• My dad is a journeyman electrician and he can fix just about anything.
• I heard that new guy is just a journeyman when it comes to playing basketball.
• As a journeyman in the art world, she had mastered her craft and was ready to showcase her work to the world.

noun a person or group that is the first to do something and that therefore sets an example for others to follow

• The company is known for being a pacesetter in the industry, always setting the bar high for innovation.
• She's definitely a pacesetter when it comes to fashion trends among her friends.
• That new artist is a total pacesetter, everyone's trying to copy their style.
• As a pacesetter in the field of technology, he is constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring others to follow suit.

noun a man who is the head of a household or family

• The padrone of the company made a speech at the annual meeting.
• The padrone always gives out bonuses at the end of the year.
• I heard the padrone is throwing a big party this weekend.
• She sees herself as the padrone of the household, always making decisions for everyone.

noun a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

adjective relating to a prerogative

• It is within the president's prerogative to veto a bill passed by Congress.
• It's totally your prerogative if you want to go out tonight or stay in.
• I don't know why she feels the need to make decisions for us, it's not her prerogative.
• Having the last slice of pizza is considered a sacred prerogative in our household.

noun the right to inherit property or a title

• The company has a clear plan for executive succession in place.
• He's next in line for the promotion thanks to the succession plan.
• She's been training hard to get in the succession line-up.
• In nature, the succession of plant species is a fascinating process to observe.