Glossary

Leadership Glossary

Essential leadership terms and concepts explained. Your reference guide to the vocabulary of effective leadership.

Servant Leadership

A leadership philosophy where the primary goal of the leader is to serve others. Servant leaders prioritize the growth, well-being, and empowerment of their team members, creating environments where people can develop and perform at their best.

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Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions in yourself and others. In leadership, emotional intelligence enables better communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.

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Delegation

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to team members to complete specific tasks or projects. Effective delegation develops team capabilities while allowing leaders to focus on their highest-impact work.

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1:1 Meetings

Regular, scheduled conversations between a manager and each of their direct reports. These meetings are primarily for the team member's benefit, covering their priorities, obstacles, feedback, and development.

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Psychological Safety

A shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. Team members feel confident they won't be punished, humiliated, or rejected for speaking up with questions, concerns, mistakes, or new ideas.

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