Leadership Strategies

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

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

• The fear inspiring storm caused widespread panic among the residents.
• The haunted house was definitely fear inspiring.
• That movie was so fear inspiring, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The fear inspiring presence of the dictator loomed over the country.

noun lack of ability to produce the desired or intended result

• The ineffectiveness of the new policy was evident in the lack of improvement in the company's productivity.
• The team's ineffectiveness in completing the project on time led to delays and frustration.
• His constant procrastination is the reason for his ineffectiveness in getting anything done.
• The artist's use of black and white in the painting symbolizes the ineffectiveness of communication in the relationship.

noun the act of instilling or infusing something into someone or something

• The instillment of values and ethics is crucial in shaping a child's character.
• My mom always talks about the instillment of good manners at the dinner table.
• I never thought I'd appreciate the instillment of discipline from my coach, but it really paid off.
• The instillment of hope in times of despair can be a powerful force for change.

verb to manage or deal with a situation in a somewhat disorganized or unskilled manner

• Despite facing numerous obstacles, the team managed to muddle through and complete the project on time.
• I didn't study for the exam, but I think I can just muddle through it.
• I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'll just try to muddle through and hope for the best.
• Life can be challenging at times, but we always find a way to muddle through and come out stronger on the other side.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

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

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

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

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

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• In order to navigate efficiently, it is important to know when to trim your sails.
• Hey, don't forget to trim your sails before we head out on the water!
• Dude, you gotta trim your sails if you want to catch some good wind.
• Sometimes in life, you need to trim your sails and adjust your approach to reach your goals.

verb to betray someone or blame them for something, especially to avoid blame or punishment oneself

• The manager decided to throw someone under the bus to shift blame away from the team.
• I can't believe he threw me under the bus like that!
• She always throws people under the bus to make herself look better.
• Don't trust him, he will not hesitate to throw you under the bus if it benefits him.

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

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and typically answers the questions when, where, how, or to what extent

• The CEO congratulated the team on their successful quarter with a high five up top.
• Hey, give me some skin up top for acing that presentation!
• Let's give each other some dap up top for crushing that project.
• Reaching the summit of the mountain, they gave each other a high five up top to celebrate their achievement.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

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

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

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

• The salesman tried to lead the customer up the garden path with false promises.
• Don't let him lead you up the garden path with his smooth talk.
• She's just leading you down the garden path, don't believe a word she says.
• The politician led the public down the garden path with his empty promises.

verb to reduce or decrease something, typically in a controlled or strategic manner

• The project manager needed to manage down the team's expectations regarding the timeline for completion.
• I had to manage down my friend's excitement about the concert tickets because they might get canceled.
• I had to manage down my mom's worries about me going out late with my friends.
• The CEO had to manage down the company's expenses in order to stay profitable during the economic downturn.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the psychological theories of Alfred Adler, which emphasize the individual's sense of self and the role of social factors in shaping personality

• The therapist utilized Adlerian techniques to help the client explore their early childhood experiences.
• I've been reading about Adlerian psychology and it's really fascinating.
• Adlerian stuff is all about understanding how your past influences your present behavior.
• In the world of psychology, Adlerian principles are like a guiding light for understanding human behavior.