leadership

• Lead by example

  To demonstrate the desired behavior, actions, or work ethic, rather than simply instructing others.

• The buck stops here

  This phrase signifies that the person using it accepts ultimate and final responsibility for a situation and will not delegate or shift blame.

• Call the tune

  To be the person who makes the important decisions or controls a situation.

• Set the tone

  To establish the prevailing mood, character, or atmosphere for a particular event, situation, or interaction from the outset.

• Fill big shoes

  To succeed someone in a position of great responsibility or accomplishment and meet the high expectations set by their impressive performance.

• Take the reins

  To assume control, leadership, or responsibility for a situation or organization.

• Trail boss

  The person in charge of a cattle drive, or by extension, a leader who manages a difficult operation or group with decisive authority.

• Head of the family

  The person who holds the primary authority and responsibility for making decisions and providing leadership within a household or an extended family.

• Heavy-handed

  Acting or governing in a forceful, insensitive, or overly strict manner, often lacking subtlety or tact.

• Big shoes to fill

  To have a difficult task or high standard to meet because a predecessor was very successful or highly regarded.

• a new broom

  A new person in a position of authority tends to make significant changes or reforms, often with great initial vigor.

• An iron fist in a velvet glove

  To exercise authority or power in a gentle, outwardly pleasant, or subtle manner while maintaining firm, unyielding control underneath.

• Walk the talk

  To act in a way that is consistent with what one says or promises.

• Rally the troops

  To gather, motivate, and inspire a group of people, especially when they are dispirited or disorganised, to take action or improve performance.

• The baton has been passed to you

  This phrase signifies that responsibility, leadership, or a specific task has been formally transferred from one person to another, specifically to the listener.