Educational Leadership Terms

noun a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative

verb to send or appoint (a person) as deputy or representative

• The delegate from the United States proposed a new resolution at the conference.
• I'll delegate the task to someone else since I don't have time to do it.
• Let's delegate this project to John, he'll get it done quickly.
• She decided to delegate her worries to the universe and focus on the present moment.

noun a person who currently holds a particular position or office

adjective necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

• The incumbent president was re-elected for a second term.
• The current boss is the incumbent for the position.
• The top dog is the incumbent around here.
• Change is difficult when the incumbent holds all the power.

noun the action of leading a group of people or an organization

adjective relating to or characteristic of a leader or leadership

• Effective leadership is crucial for the success of any organization.
• She showed great leadership skills in guiding the team to victory.
• That dude has some serious leadership chops.
• In the journey of life, leadership is the compass that guides us through rough waters.

adjective having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd

• The sagacious professor was able to solve the complex mathematical problem effortlessly.
• My sagacious friend always knows the best places to eat in town.
• That guy is seriously sagacious when it comes to picking stocks.
• Her sagacious advice was like a guiding light in my time of confusion.