democratic leadership
nounUK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk ˈliːdəʃɪp/
US /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk ˈliːdərʃɪp/
A way of leading where everyone gets to share ideas and help decide what to do.
The team captain used democratic leadership by letting everyone vote on the game they would play.
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2. A leadership style in which group members are encouraged to contribute to decisions.
Her democratic leadership made the club members feel valued and heard.
3. A way of running a group that treats all members as equal participants.
The teacher's democratic leadership meant students helped set the classroom rules.
4. A method of guiding people that relies on discussion and agreement rather than orders.
Through democratic leadership, the volunteers agreed on a plan together.