Leadership Development Vocabulary

verb to instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction or repetition

• It is important for teachers to inculcate a sense of discipline in their students.
• Parents often try to inculcate good habits in their children from a young age.
• I'm trying to inculcate the idea of saving money into my friends' heads.
• The artist sought to inculcate a sense of wonder and awe in the viewers through her paintings.

noun the act of being under the protection, care, or guidance of someone else; mentorship or guardianship

• Under the tutelage of a skilled mentor, the apprentice learned the intricate art of calligraphy.
• She was under the tutelage of a famous chef and learned how to cook delicious meals.
• I'm in the tutelage of my older brother to learn how to skateboard like a pro.
• The young artist considered nature itself to be his greatest tutelage in honing his craft.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

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

• Some people believe that in certain industries, it is possible to fail upwards by learning from mistakes and using them as stepping stones to success.
• I've heard that in the corporate world, some people seem to fail upwards by somehow getting promoted despite their failures.
• It's crazy how some folks just seem to fail their way to the top, like they have some kind of magic touch for failing upwards.
• In life, sometimes you have to fail upwards in order to reach your true potential and achieve your goals.

noun a type of feedback that gathers input from multiple sources, such as peers, subordinates, supervisors, and self-assessment, to provide a comprehensive view of an individual's performance and skills

• The company implemented a 360 degree feedback system to gather comprehensive performance evaluations from both supervisors and peers.
• Hey, have you heard about the 360 degree feedback thing at work? It's supposed to help us get better feedback from everyone.
• I'm not a fan of this whole 360 feedback situation, it feels like everyone is just out to get me.
• In order to truly grow and develop, we must be willing to embrace feedback from all angles, just like a 360 degree feedback process.