Leadership Communication

noun a visit or request made to someone, especially as part of an official process

verb to visit or request someone to speak or perform a task

preposition used to indicate that a particular action or event is the result of a decision or choice

• The teacher decided to call on the students one by one to answer the math problem.
• I always call on Sarah to help me with my homework because she's really smart.
• I'll call on my buddy to give me a ride to the party tonight.
• During times of trouble, we often call on our inner strength to keep going.

adjective giving strong encouragement or advice; urging or strongly recommending

• The professor delivered a hortatory speech to inspire his students to strive for excellence.
• The coach gave a hortatory pep talk to motivate the team before the big game.
• My mom's hortatory reminders to clean my room are getting annoying.
• The artist's hortatory paintings urged viewers to reflect on the state of the environment.

noun a speech or presentation that sets the tone or theme for a larger event

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a keynote

• The keynote speaker at the conference delivered an inspiring speech on leadership.
• The keynote address at the event was really interesting.
• The keynote talk at the meeting was lit!
• In the orchestra, the violin played the keynote role, setting the tone for the entire performance.

noun a talk intended to give someone confidence or enthusiasm

• The coach gave the team a pep talk before the championship game.
• My friend gave me a pep talk before my job interview.
• I gave myself a little pep talk in the mirror before going on stage.
• Sometimes a good book can serve as a pep talk for the soul.

noun an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

verb to express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

• The teacher issued a stern rebuke to the student for not completing the assignment on time.
• My mom gave me a rebuke for forgetting to take out the trash.
• I got a real rebuke from my boss for showing up late to work again.
• The sudden rainstorm seemed like nature's rebuke to the city for its pollution.

verb to remain firmly in a specified position or condition

adverb in a firm, unwavering manner

• In times of crisis, it is important to stand fast and remain steadfast in our beliefs.
• When faced with challenges, just stand fast and don't give up.
• Hey man, you gotta stand fast and show them you're not backing down.
• The tree stood fast against the strong winds, a symbol of resilience and strength.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• Please follow the rules and regulations as stated, but me no buts.
• I know you don't agree with the decision, but me no buts.
• I hear what you're saying, but me no buts, okay?
• You can try to argue your point, but me no buts will change my mind.

noun a word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

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

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• It is important to step into someone's shoes to understand their perspective before making a decision.
• Hey, why don't you try to step into his shoes and see things from his point of view?
• Dude, you gotta step into her shoes and see where she's coming from.
• Sometimes it's necessary to step into someone's shoes to truly empathize with their situation.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

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

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• It is advisable not to provoke the bear in any way.
• Hey, remember, don’t poke the bear or you might regret it!
• Dude, seriously, don’t poke the bear or you'll be in for trouble.
• In negotiations, it's important to maintain a calm demeanor and not poke the bear.