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Definitions of leadership on the Web
(
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=define%3A+leadership
):
the activity of
leading; "his leadership inspired the team"
the body of
people who lead a group; "the national leadership
adopted his plan"
the status of a
leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union"
the ability to
lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
In common
usage, leadership generally refers to:* the position or
office of an authority figure, such as a President* a
position of office associated with technical skill or
experience, as in a team leader or a chief engineer* a
group of influential people, such as a union leadership*
guidance or direction, as in the phrase "the emperor is
not providing much leadership"* capacity or ability to
lead, as in the phrase "she exercised effective
leadership"If we define leadership simply as ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadership
The presiding
elected officers of each house: the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House. (See also
Legislative Leadership) They are elected by all the
members of each chamber when the body organizes for a
legislative session following a general election. On
occasion, "leadership" also refers to the Majority and
Minority Leaders, who are elected by their respective
caucuses.
www.osba.org/leginfo/advocacy/glossary.htm
(sees the
possibilities and positions the team for action -- the
role model)
www.corante.com/ideaflow/20030601.shtml
The officers
elected by their respective caucuses.
www.alaw.org/support_alaw/advocacy_and_legislation/glossary_of_terms.html
Influencing and
directing the performance of group members towards the
achievement of organisational goals.
www.booksites.net/download/chadwickbeech/Glossary.htm
in the Greek is
actually "he who provides leadership in giving aid".
These go first and lead by example, so that others are
motivated to follow. Those with the gift of leadership
are quick to identify problems and show by doing how to
minister to those in need. [1Cor 11:1, Bible Study on
Servant Authority.]
www.acts17-11.com/dictionary_gifts.html
is ‘the lifting
of people’s vision to a higher sight, the raising of
their performance to a higher standard, the building of
their personality beyond its normal limitations’ (Drucker,
1985).
wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/213/218150/glossary.html
A Consistent
factor in successful programs was leadership provided by
one or more consumer education specialists whose entire
responsibilities were consumer education. The typical
person is part of the state education agency.
www.in.gov/dfi/education/statesed.htm
The ability to
lead, including inspiring others in a shared vision.
Leaders have clear visions and they communicate these
visions to their employees. They foster an environment
within their companies that encourages risk taking,
recognition and rewards, and empowerment allowing other
leaders to emerge.
strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/instco-levc.nsf/en/h_qw00037e.html
"is a process
that takes place in groups in which one member
influences and controls the behavior of the other
members toward some common goal." Michener, DeLamater
and Schwartz (1990) in (Denmark 1993, p. 343)
www.latinoleadership.org/research/library/dictionary.html
leadership is
evidenced by effective attempts to influence others.
Theories of leadership attempt to explain why some
individuals are more effective than others at
influencing. Theories have focused on differences in
behaviour, style, and personal attributes.
www.oup.com/uk/booksites/content/0199253978/student/glossary/glossary.htm
The ability to
influence group members so as to help achieve the goals
of the group.
highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007256296x/student_view0/glossary.html
a virtue: A
leader is one who conducts, precedes as a guide to
others in action or opinion, one who takes the lead in
any enterprise or movement, one who is ‘followed’ by
disciples or adherents, the most eminent member of a
profession, a person of eminent position and influence,
the first person in a file, one in the front rank. "Can
the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into
the ditch? ...
miriams-well.org/Glossary/
Communicates
the University's vision in ways that gain the support of
others. Mentors, motivates and guides others toward
goals.
unebapps01.nebraska.edu/nuvalues/nuvalues.nsf/0/f4992592227a086e86256aa9006ea691
The more
effective the leadership of the agency, the more
effective the agency. More effective leadership is
characterized by more stability, multiplicity,
commitment to mission, effective goal setting, and
effective administrative and political coping
·Leadership has long been treated as an important
determinant of an agency's power and influence
fs.huntingdon.edu/jlewis/Syl/PA/306StillmanStudOuts.htm
An essential
element of parish life, which calls forth gifts of
visioning, planning, empowering, and evaluating for the
service of the community.
www.catholicgbg.org/DOGWeb/WSOTFT3.nsf/PageByKey/F26E878AFDA2377185256C3E006324B8.html
mentoring,
coaching, example and other processes for guidance of
Self and Other in action; link-theme between physical
dimension and emotional dimension
www.soul-dynamics.com/glossary
Members of the
General Assembly who are elected by their fellow party
members of their chamber to provide advice to rank and
file members and regulate the flow of legislation.
illinois.nami.org/terms_definitions.htm
Leadership
Civic leaders Christian leadership Community leadership
Discussion Command of troops Persuasion Persuasion
(psychology) Persuasion (rhetoric) Credibility
www.sbcc.cc.ca.us/communication/website/commthesaurus.htm
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