Executive
noun
Person or group in charge of managing a company or organization.
The board of executives made the final decision on the company's direction.
Often appears as...
- board of executives
- senior executive
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Technical
adjective
Relates to making decisions and managing businesses, or suitable for people with important jobs in business.
The executive committee will handle the issue.
Often appears as...
- executive powers
- executive decisions
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Technical
noun
The part of a government responsible for implementing, or carrying out, the law.
The executive branch of the government includes the president and the departments under him or her.
Often appears as...
- executive branch
- executive power
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Academic
noun
Person or group in charge of managing a company or organization.
The board of executives made the final decision on the company's direction.
Often appears as...
- board of executives
- senior executive
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relates to making decisions and managing businesses, or suitable for people with important jobs in business.
The executive committee will handle the issue.
Often appears as...
- executive powers
- executive decisions
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The part of a government responsible for implementing, or carrying out, the law.
The executive branch of the government includes the president and the departments under him or her.
Often appears as...
- executive branch
- executive power
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Corporate Roles
Refers to high-level leaders in a company, often with significant decision-making power.
She aspired to become an executive at her firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Hierarchy Implication
Implies a position above entry-level employees, typically reporting directly to the CEO or board.
As an executive, he regularly attended the strategic meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Command Respect
Carries a connotation of respect and authority within the business setting.
The new marketing executive was respected for her innovative ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Corporate Roles
Refers to high-level leaders in a company, often with significant decision-making power.
She aspired to become an executive at her firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Hierarchy Implication
Implies a position above entry-level employees, typically reporting directly to the CEO or board.
As an executive, he regularly attended the strategic meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Command Respect
Carries a connotation of respect and authority within the business setting.
The new marketing executive was respected for her innovative ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Corporate Roles
Refers to high-level leaders in a company, often with significant decision-making power.
She aspired to become an executive at her firm.
Pro Tip 2/3Hierarchy Implication
Implies a position above entry-level employees, typically reporting directly to the CEO or board.
As an executive, he regularly attended the strategic meetings.
Pro Tip 3/3Command Respect
Carries a connotation of respect and authority within the business setting.
The new marketing executive was respected for her innovative ideas.
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How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
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A one-man musical...
And how is that even possible? We couldn't have done that, that couldn't have happened five years ago even. It's a brand new world. The power is now in the hands of the creator, as I'm sure you guys would agree, as opposed to the big record company executive
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
is so neglected, is because the people inside the developing world, with money, don't need it. I was at the World Economic Forum not long ago talking to corporate executives who have massive businesses in the developing world and I was just asking them,
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The dirty secret of...
The third principle is the purpose of the corporation is not merely to enrich shareholders. The greatest grift in contemporary economic life is the neoliberal idea that the only purpose of the corporation and the only responsibility of executives
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What does my headscarf...
And two out of every three don't have an executive who's from a minority. And most of the minorities that are at that sort of level are non-executive board directors. So their influence isn't that great. I've told you a bunch of terrible things.
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The benefits of a...
and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
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How do executive orders...
in order to expand or contract their power. Others determine the extent to which legislation should be enforced. And sometimes, a president may use an executive order to clarify and help implement a policy that needs to be easily defined.
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Thinking your way out of...
impostor because everyone else on the executive team is brilliantly articulate and I'm not now there was a time when I would have said to her oh I'm sure you're brilliantly articulate but now I know that wouldn't have served her so
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Iguana vs Snakes 360° PIPE...
of the Galapagos you may have heard of the Galapagos for its stunning wildlife but it still holds secrets and on one shoot the crew stumbled across something that none of them had seen before I'll let the executive producer Johnny
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The First Grader — Make...
the man's children they said everybody someone as old as you want to participate want to learn to read I'm making an executive decision
Video examples
How is power divided in...
These appointed helpers assist the President in making important decisions within their area of expertise, such as defense, the treasury, and homeland security. The executive branch also appoints government officials, commands the armed forces, and meets with leaders of other nations.
Video examples
A one-man musical...
And how is that even possible? We couldn't have done that, that couldn't have happened five years ago even. It's a brand new world. The power is now in the hands of the creator, as I'm sure you guys would agree, as opposed to the big record company executive
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
is so neglected, is because the people inside the developing world, with money, don't need it. I was at the World Economic Forum not long ago talking to corporate executives who have massive businesses in the developing world and I was just asking them,
Video examples
The dirty secret of...
The third principle is the purpose of the corporation is not merely to enrich shareholders. The greatest grift in contemporary economic life is the neoliberal idea that the only purpose of the corporation and the only responsibility of executives
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
And two out of every three don't have an executive who's from a minority. And most of the minorities that are at that sort of level are non-executive board directors. So their influence isn't that great. I've told you a bunch of terrible things.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This is the part of the brain that plays a large role in executive function, problem solving, switching between tasks, and focusing while filtering out irrelevant information.
Video examples
How do executive orders...
in order to expand or contract their power. Others determine the extent to which legislation should be enforced. And sometimes, a president may use an executive order to clarify and help implement a policy that needs to be easily defined.
Video examples
Thinking your way out of...
impostor because everyone else on the executive team is brilliantly articulate and I'm not now there was a time when I would have said to her oh I'm sure you're brilliantly articulate but now I know that wouldn't have served her so
Video examples
Iguana vs Snakes 360° PIPE...
of the Galapagos you may have heard of the Galapagos for its stunning wildlife but it still holds secrets and on one shoot the crew stumbled across something that none of them had seen before I'll let the executive producer Johnny
Video examples
The First Grader — Make...
the man's children they said everybody someone as old as you want to participate want to learn to read I'm making an executive decision
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
In years of interviewing presidents, prime ministers and chief executives all over the world, I can remember only a handful of times in which a leader has said: 'I don't know' in answer to a question. Perhaps everyone I have ever interviewed knows everything about everything, but I doubt it.
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Stacey Abrams
American Politician
I'm a good leader. I'm a good executive. I've been outside the U.S. a few times, and I've done a little bit of foreign policy. But most importantly, I'm smart enough to be in charge of this country.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.
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Henry Mintzberg
Canadian Businessman
My feeling about executive bonuses is that any candidate for a chief executive job who even raises the issue of bonuses should be dismissed out of hand.
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Peter Drucker
American Businessman
Executives owe it to the organization and to their fellow workers not to tolerate nonperforming individuals in important jobs.
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James B. Stewart
American Journalist
It's often said that the most important qualities in a chief executive are character and judgment.
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Rebekah Brooks
British Editor
I was the editor of the 'News of the World;' I was the editor of the 'Sun' and chief executive.
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James L. Dolan
American Businessman
If you can help an employee get to that extra level of skill, you have a great executive.
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Eric Idle
English Comedian
If the studios paid the artists, how would they ever be able to afford the executives?
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Dido Harding
British Public Servant
I'm a really big believer in chief executives not staying forever.
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Gavin Esler
Scottish Journalist
In years of interviewing presidents, prime ministers and chief executives all over the world, I can remember only a handful of times in which a leader has said: 'I don't know' in answer to a question. Perhaps everyone I have ever interviewed knows everything about everything, but I doubt it.
Quote examples
Stacey Abrams
American Politician
I'm a good leader. I'm a good executive. I've been outside the U.S. a few times, and I've done a little bit of foreign policy. But most importantly, I'm smart enough to be in charge of this country.
Quote examples
Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.
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Henry Mintzberg
Canadian Businessman
My feeling about executive bonuses is that any candidate for a chief executive job who even raises the issue of bonuses should be dismissed out of hand.
Quote examples
Peter Drucker
American Businessman
Executives owe it to the organization and to their fellow workers not to tolerate nonperforming individuals in important jobs.
Quote examples
James B. Stewart
American Journalist
It's often said that the most important qualities in a chief executive are character and judgment.
Quote examples
Rebekah Brooks
British Editor
I was the editor of the 'News of the World;' I was the editor of the 'Sun' and chief executive.
Quote examples
James L. Dolan
American Businessman
If you can help an employee get to that extra level of skill, you have a great executive.
Quote examples
Eric Idle
English Comedian
If the studios paid the artists, how would they ever be able to afford the executives?
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Dido Harding
British Public Servant
I'm a really big believer in chief executives not staying forever.
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