Leadership And Management Terminology

noun the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

• The decision was made based on expedience rather than long-term planning.
• He chose the shortcut for expedience's sake.
• Let's just do it for the sake of expedience.
• In the fast-paced world of business, expedience often trumps thoroughness.

noun a person's or group's level of confidence or enthusiasm

adjective relating to the morale of a person or group

• The company implemented a new incentive program to boost employee morale.
• After the team won the championship, everyone's morale was sky high.
• Let's plan a fun team outing to lift everyone's morale.
• The rainy weather seemed to have a negative effect on everyone's morale.

noun a group of individuals responsible for guiding and making decisions on a particular project or organization

• The steering committee met to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
• I heard the steering committee is planning a team building retreat next month.
• The steering committee is calling all the shots around here.
• In a way, the steering committee acts as the compass for the entire project.

noun a person under the authority or control of another within an organization

verb to treat or regard as of lesser importance or rank

adjective lower in rank or position

• The subordinate reported directly to the manager.
• The junior employee answers to the boss.
• The underling is responsible for completing the task.
• The smaller cog in the machine is the subordinate in this situation.

noun a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud

• Many high-achieving individuals experience imposter syndrome, feeling like they don't deserve their success.
• I think I have imposter syndrome because I always doubt my abilities, even though others praise me.
• Imposter syndrome is like when you feel like a fraud, even though you're actually really good at what you do.
• Imposter syndrome is like wearing a mask of self-doubt, even when you're capable and deserving.

noun a noun referring to a lack of courage or determination; cowardice

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• His pusillanimosity was evident in his reluctance to take on any challenges.
• She showed her pusillanimosity by always avoiding confrontations.
• His pusillanimosity was so annoying, he never stood up for himself.
• The team's pusillanimosity was like a dark cloud hanging over their chances of success.