chiefs

noun

Definition of chiefsnext
plural of chief
1
as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts the chief of the estate was left to the eldest son

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2
as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do our chief is out on a business trip right now

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  1. leaders
  2. cores
  3. managers
  4. directors
Noun
  • By contrast, a story that people connect with emotionally can help leaders better articulate their vision and effect lasting change.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While grandiose leaders can inspire but alienate, vulnerable leaders may foster a tense, uncertain work environment.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
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  • The cores of some hailstones were located off-center, suggesting that these stones can grow unevenly in three different directions.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to a paper published today in Nature, the reason is intense episodes of star formation in the cores of galaxies caused by large flows of cold gas and collisions between galaxies.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cores
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  • Importantly, this research focuses not only on clinical or extreme narcissism, but also non-clinical or adaptive narcissism, which is far more common among successful managers, particularly in the corporate and political worlds.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Uniting retail brokerages, investment advisors, asset managers, and market makers, OpenYield strives to create for each a readily accessible, navigable, and dynamic liquidity environment.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managers
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  • Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Episode directors include Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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chieftainship

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