Informal Leadership Terms

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noun A person in a position of authority or supervision, especially in a minor or unofficial capacity

  • The straw boss oversees the daily operations of the construction site.
  • The straw boss is the one who calls the shots around here.
  • Don't mess with the straw boss, he's got a short temper.
  • In the corporate world, the CEO is often seen as the ultimate straw boss.