Leadership Development

noun The main central supporting part of something, such as a structure or organization

adjective Relating to the most important part of something

• The backbone of the company's success lies in its strong leadership and innovative strategies.
• She's the backbone of our group project, always keeping us on track and organized.
• You gotta have a strong backbone to stand up to those bullies.
• Education is the backbone of a prosperous society, providing the foundation for growth and development.

noun a woman who is a member of a club

• The clubwoman was instrumental in organizing charity events for the community.
• The clubwoman always knows how to throw a great party.
• That clubwoman is always the life of the party.
• She was a clubwoman in the sense that she knew how to navigate social circles effortlessly.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

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

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

• The judge decided to make an example of the defendant by giving him the maximum sentence.
• The teacher made an example of the student who was caught cheating on the exam.
• The boss made an example of the employee who kept showing up late to work.
• The coach decided to make an example of the star player by benching him for the entire game.

noun A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

verb To serve as a mentor to someone

• The mentor provided valuable guidance and support to the new employees.
• My mentor at work is always there to help me out when I need it.
• I'm lucky to have a mentor who's got my back at the office.
• The wise old tree served as a mentor to the young saplings in the forest.

noun the activity of exploring or examining a region to gain information

• The scouting report provided detailed information on the enemy's movements.
• I enjoy scouting out new hiking trails in the area.
• Let's go scouting for some cool street art in the city.
• Scouting for potential investors can be a challenging but rewarding task.

noun plank - a long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board

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

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

• The pirate captain ordered the prisoner to walk the plank as punishment for attempting to escape.
• If you don't finish your chores, you'll have to walk the plank and walk the dog.
• Dude, if you keep talking back to the boss, you're gonna have to walk the plank.
• If you don't meet the deadline, you might as well walk the plank in terms of your career advancement.

noun a person or thing that is pulled aside

verb to move or draw something to the side or out of the way

• During the meeting, the manager decided to pull aside the employee to discuss their performance.
• Hey, can I pull you aside for a quick chat?
• Let's pull aside and talk about this drama.
• Sometimes, we need to pull ourselves aside from the chaos to find clarity.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'leadership team' is a noun as it refers to a group of individuals who lead or manage a group or organization.

• The leadership team is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company.
• The leadership team meets every Monday to discuss upcoming projects.
• The leadership squad is really on top of things.
• The leadership team is the engine that drives the company forward.

noun a judgment or evaluation of oneself; a self-assessment

• A self-appraisal is an important part of the performance review process in many organizations.
• I always dread doing my self-appraisal for work because I never know what to say.
• I aced my self-appraisal by highlighting all my achievements and downplaying my weaknesses.
• Doing a self-appraisal is like looking in the mirror and evaluating your own reflection.

noun A person who is advised, trained, or counseled by a mentor

• The mentor provided valuable guidance to their mentee throughout the internship program.
• The mentee learned a lot from their mentor and improved their skills.
• The mentee totally aced that project with the help of their mentor.
• Like a sapling growing under the care of a seasoned gardener, the mentee flourished under the mentor's guidance.