Leadership Terms

verb to come to a resolution or make a choice after consideration

• After much deliberation, the committee will decide on the best course of action.
• I can't decide between the blue or green dress for the party.
• Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first.
• Sometimes you have to let go of the past in order to decide your future.

noun a group of people chosen to represent others or make decisions on their behalf

• The delegation from the European Union arrived for the summit meeting.
• The group of representatives is here for the meeting.
• The squad is here for the big meeting.
• The team of diplomats has arrived to discuss the important matters.

noun a feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a group

• The military unit's esprit de corps was evident in their synchronized movements and unwavering teamwork.
• The sports team's esprit de corps was so strong that they always had each other's backs on and off the field.
• The group of friends had an amazing esprit de corps that made every hangout feel like a party.
• The company's esprit de corps was like a well-oiled machine, with everyone working together seamlessly towards a common goal.

verb to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

• The preacher would exhort his congregation to live a virtuous life.
• I always exhort my friends to try new things and step out of their comfort zone.
• The coach exhorting the players to give it their all on the field.
• The author's words exhort the reader to reflect on the deeper meaning of life.

noun a person who follows another in regard to beliefs, practices, etc.

adjective describing someone or something that follows or imitates another

• The religious leader had a large group of devout followers who attended his sermons regularly.
• She gained a new follower on social media after posting a funny meme.
• I'm not a huge fan of that influencer, but I have to admit I'm a bit of a follower of their content.
• As a leader, it's important to inspire others to become followers of your vision and mission.

noun a person in charge; leader or boss

• The company honcho made the final decision on the new marketing strategy.
• The office honcho is always organizing team events.
• I heard the sales honcho is really good at closing deals.
• She's the honcho of the group, always leading the way.

noun a projecting branch of a tree

preposition indicating location or position on a tree

• The CEO felt like she was out on a limb when making the decision to invest in the new technology.
• I really went out on a limb when I decided to quit my job without having another one lined up.
• I was totally out on a limb when I asked my crush to prom.
• The team was out on a limb without their star player, struggling to keep up with the competition.

noun a group of people of advanced age or experience

• The eld members of the council have decades of experience in governance.
• The eld folks in the neighborhood always gather for morning walks.
• I can't believe that eld dude still parties like he's in college.
• The eld of the forest whispered ancient secrets to those who dared to listen.