Leadership is not just about managing people; it’s about communicating vision, inspiring teams, and driving growth. This worksheet introduces you to the language of leadership and strategy with words like vision, initiative, strategy, and empathy.
These terms are essential for professionals who want to develop influence, think strategically, and build positive workplace relationships.
Through this worksheet, you’ll learn how to express ideas that motivate others and align actions with organizational goals. It’s designed for anyone aspiring to grow as a leader, mentor, or decision-maker.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Choose the correct word usage

1. A. A leader must have a clear vision for the future.

2. C. Taking initiative helps you stand out at work.

3. B. My mentor guided me through my career challenges.

4. B. The company’s new strategy increased revenue.

5. C. She showed empathy by listening to her teammate’s problem.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

1. vision

2. initiative

3. mentor

4. strategy

5. empathy

Exercise 3: Match the terms

• Vision → A clear sense of direction or future goal

• Initiative → The act of starting something independently

• Mentor → A person who provides advice and guidance

• Strategy → A plan of action to achieve long-term goals

• Empathy → The ability to understand others’ feelings

• Leadership → The ability to lead or guide others

• Motivation → The reason or drive behind one’s actions

• Objective → A specific result to be achieved

• Innovation → The process of introducing new ideas

• Decision → The act of making a choice between options