Leadership And Management Vocabulary

noun a change in direction or path

verb to alter the direction or path of something

• In order to avoid the storm, the captain decided to change course.
• We should probably change course if we want to make it to the party on time.
• Let's switch things up and change course for a bit of excitement.
• Sometimes in life, we need to change course in order to find our true path.

noun the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs

verb to be in charge or at the forefront of something

adjective of, on, or relating to the head

adverb in the direction that is in front of you

noun a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat

verb to steer or direct a ship or boat

• The captain took the helm of the ship as they sailed into the storm.
• She's the one at the helm of the project, so you should ask her for guidance.
• I can't believe he let her take the helm of the group project, she's so unreliable.
• Taking the helm of his own life, he decided to pursue his passion for painting.

verb to make someone extremely angry or annoyed

• His constant lateness never failed to infuriate his colleagues.
• It really infuriates me when people talk loudly on their phones in public.
• When she found out he lied to her, it totally infuriated her.
• The way he ignored her feelings seemed to infuriate the storm within her.

verb to gather or summon (a group of people), especially for a specific purpose

adverb used to emphasize the effort or determination required to do something

• She had to muster up the courage to give a presentation in front of the board.
• I had to muster up the energy to go to the gym after work.
• I couldn't muster up the motivation to study for the exam.
• He tried to muster up a smile despite feeling sad.

noun a member or employee of an organization

• The organization man is a dedicated employee who follows the rules and regulations of the company.
• The organization man always plays by the book and never rocks the boat at work.
• That organization man is a real company stooge, always doing whatever management tells him to.
• In the corporate world, the organization man is like a cog in a machine, just one part of the larger system.

noun a renewed institution or system

verb to establish or introduce again

• The government has decided to reinstitute the policy on carbon emissions.
• They're planning to reinstitute the old dress code at work.
• Let's reinstitute Taco Tuesdays at the office!
• He wanted to reinstitute a sense of order in his chaotic life.

noun a person who steers a ship or boat

• The steersman carefully navigated the ship through the narrow channel.
• The guy steering the boat did a great job avoiding the rocks.
• The dude at the wheel was a pro at maneuvering the vessel.
• As the leader of the team, she acted as the steersman, guiding them towards success.

noun a stock of goodwill and trust that a politician has built up, which they can use to gain support or accomplish goals

adjective relating to politics or government

• The senator used his political capital to push through the new legislation.
• The mayor spent all his political capital on that controversial decision.
• She's got a lot of political capital with the party leaders.
• In the world of business, trust is a form of political capital.

noun a tool used for sweeping floors, typically consisting of stiff fibers or bristles attached to a long handle

• The new broom at the company has implemented several changes to improve efficiency.
• The new broom in town is shaking things up with their fresh ideas.
• The new broom is really turning heads with their innovative approach.
• With a new broom comes a fresh perspective on how things can be done differently.

noun An adviser or counselor, especially to a crime boss or mafia leader

• The consigliere is a trusted advisor to the boss in the mafia hierarchy.
• Hey, have you met Tony's consigliere? He's the one who always gives him advice.
• The consigliere is like the boss's right-hand man, always there to help make decisions.
• In a corporate setting, the consigliere is like the senior executive who provides guidance and support to the CEO.

verb to begin walking in rhythm with someone else

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• As the music started playing, the soldiers fell into step and began marching in perfect unison.
• When we walked together, I noticed my friend trying to fall into step with my pace.
• I tried to fall into step with the cool kids at school, but I just couldn't keep up with their slang.
• After a few minutes of practice, the new employee was able to fall into step with the rest of the team and contribute effectively.

noun Fortress mentality is a term used to describe a defensive or closed-off mindset or attitude, often characterized by a focus on protection and isolation.

• The company's leadership was criticized for fostering a fortress mentality that hindered collaboration with other departments.
• The team's fortress mentality made it difficult for new members to feel welcome.
• Their fortress mentality was so strong, they wouldn't let anyone new join their group.
• Living with a fortress mentality only serves to isolate oneself from potential opportunities and growth.