| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Able guidance | Competent direction and support. |
| 2. | Administration | Managing operations and resources. |
| 3. | Admiralty | Naval command authority. |
| 4. | Advocacy | Active support for a cause. |
| 5. | Agency | Capacity to act and decide. |
| 6. | Ascendancy | Dominant influence or control. |
| 7. | Authority | Right to command or decide. |
| 8. | Autocracy | Rule by one with total power. |
| 9. | Autonomy | Self-governance and independent control. |
| 10. | Bench strength | Depth of capable leaders available. |
| 11. | Board stewardship | Oversight by a governing board. |
| 12. | Boss-ship | Being the boss; command role. |
| 13. | Bridge-building | Connecting people toward shared goals. |
| 14. | Captaincy | Role and authority of a captain. |
| 15. | Chain of command | Hierarchy of authority and reporting. |
| 16. | Chairmanship | Leading a committee or board. |
| 17. | Chiefdom | Leadership by a chief. |
| 18. | Chiefship | Position of a chief. |
| 19. | Clear direction | Unambiguous guidance toward goals. |
| 20. | Command | Power to direct and control. |
| 21. | Command presence | Confident, authoritative demeanor. |
| 22. | Command structure | Organized hierarchy for decisions. |
| 23. | Commissionership | Authority of a commissioner. |
| 24. | Control | Power to manage and regulate. |
| 25. | Counsel | Guidance through advice. |
| 26. | Custodianship | Responsible care and protection. |
| 27. | Decision-making | Choosing actions among options. |
| 28. | Delegation | Assigning authority and tasks. |
| 29. | Direction | Guidance toward a destination or aim. |
| 30. | Directive role | Position focused on directing work. |
| 31. | Directorship | Role of a director. |
| 32. | Discipline | Enforcing standards and order. |
| 33. | Dominion | Sovereign control over a domain. |
| 34. | Drive | Motivating force toward achievement. |
| 35. | Duty of care | Responsibility for others’ wellbeing. |
| 36. | Empowerment | Enabling others to act effectively. |
| 37. | Executive control | High-level decision authority. |
| 38. | Executive oversight | Senior monitoring and guidance. |
| 39. | Executive role | Top-level managerial position. |
| 40. | Facilitation | Making group work easier. |
| 41. | Field command | On-site operational leadership. |
| 42. | Firm hand | Strict, decisive control. |
| 43. | Flagship role | Leading, representative position. |
| 44. | Follow-through | Ensuring completion of commitments. |
| 45. | Foremanship | Supervising workers on site. |
| 46. | Founding vision | Original guiding purpose and plan. |
| 47. | Generalship | Skillful military command. |
| 48. | Governance | Systems for directing and controlling. |
| 49. | Governorship | Authority of a governor. |
| 50. | Guidance | Advice or direction provided. |
| 51. | Guidepost | Reference point for direction. |
| 52. | Helm | Position of control and direction. |
| 53. | Helmsmanship | Steering and guiding effectively. |
| 54. | High command | Top-tier military leadership. |
| 55. | Influence | Power to affect others’ actions. |
| 56. | Initiative | Starting action without prompting. |
| 57. | Instruction | Teaching or directing how to act. |
| 58. | Intercession | Intervening on others’ behalf. |
| 59. | Judgment | Sound evaluation and decisions. |
| 60. | Key stewardship | Responsible management of priorities. |
| 61. | Kingmaking | Shaping who gains power. |
| 62. | Lead role | Primary guiding position. |
| 63. | Lead-by-example | Modeling desired behavior publicly. |
| 64. | Leaderly conduct | Behavior fitting a leader. |
| 65. | Lieutenancy | Deputy command position. |
| 66. | Line management | Direct supervision of staff. |
| 67. | Management | Planning, organizing, and directing work. |
| 68. | Mandate | Authority granted to act. |
| 69. | Mentorship | Guidance from an experienced person. |
| 70. | Mission command | Empowering intent-based execution. |
| 71. | Mobilization | Organizing people for action. |
| 72. | Moderatorship | Chairing and guiding discussion. |
| 73. | Moral authority | Influence rooted in ethics. |
| 74. | Navigation | Charting a course forward. |
| 75. | Oversight | Supervisory watch and review. |
| 76. | Ownership | Taking responsibility for outcomes. |
| 77. | Patronage | Support that confers influence. |
| 78. | Pioneering spirit | Boldness to lead into new areas. |
| 79. | Policy direction | Guiding rules and priorities. |
| 80. | Power | Ability to act or control. |
| 81. | Primacy | First place in importance or power. |
| 82. | Principled guidance | Direction grounded in values. |
| 83. | Protectorate | Guardianship with governing authority. |
| 84. | Quarterbacking | Coordinating action toward a goal. |
| 85. | Regency | Ruling on another’s behalf. |
| 86. | Rein | Control over a situation. |
| 87. | Reins of power | Control of authority and decisions. |
| 88. | Representation | Acting on behalf of others. |
| 89. | Rulership | Being the ruler; governing power. |
| 90. | Sage counsel | Wise advice and direction. |
| 91. | Servant leadership | Leading by serving others first. |
| 92. | Shepherding | Guiding and protecting a group. |
| 93. | Ship of state | Governing direction of a nation. |
| 94. | Steadfast guidance | Consistent, reliable direction. |
| 95. | Steering | Directing movement or decisions. |
| 96. | Stewardship | Responsible management of entrusted matters. |
| 97. | Strategic direction | Long-term guiding plan. |
| 98. | Superintendence | General supervision and management. |
| 99. | Supervision | Overseeing work and performance. |
| 100. | Supportive guidance | Helpful direction and encouragement. |
