Leadership terms and phrases in Luchazi language

General leadership terms in Luchazi

1. Ntuamalutue = leader.
2. Vantuamalutue (plural) = leaders.
3. Ntuamena = leader.
4. Vantuamena (plural) = leaders.
5. Ntuame = leader.
6. Vatuame (plural) = leaders.
7. Ntuama = leader.
8. Vantuama (plural) = leaders.
9. Vuntuamalutue = leadership.
10. Vuntuame = leadership.
11. Vuntuama = leadership.
12. Tuamena = lead the way.
13. Ku tuamena = to lead the way.
14. Ku tuamenena mbunga = to lead the group.
15. Ntuamalute ua mangana = wise leader.
16. Ntsalanima = follower.
17. Mukua ku kava = follower; subordinate.
18. Vakua ku kava (plural) = followers; subordinates.
19. Mukua ku tambuluisa = imitator; follower.
20. Vakua ku tambuluisa (plural) = imitators; followers.
21. Kapatasi = supervisor.
22. Tupatasi (plural) = supervisors.
23. Kapitau = captain; overseer.
24. Tupitau (plural) = captains; overseers.
25. Saciteta = a person who has absolute or total authority; a person who has authority over life and death.
26. Mpoko = authority.
27. Muintsi ya mpoko ya = under the authority of.
28. Lisesa = permission; leave.
29. Kasingimiko = respect.
30. Singimika = respect.
31. Kavumbi = grace.
32. Vulamba = majesty.
33. Vungami =dignity; greatness.
34. Vumpahu = great honor and admiration won by doing something important or valuable; fame; renown; glory.
35. Cisika = rule; decree; directive; instruction; order.
36. Cinkika = instruction; command.
37. Cinkikile (past indefinite tense) = instructed; charged; commanded.
38. Ndzumbu = order.
39. Kapandi = duty; responsibility.
40. Cimona = vision.
41. Ndzozi = vision; dream.
42. Kapolua = purpose.
43. Kana = plan; purpose.
44. Ku kana = to plan; to have a purpose.
45. Ku likanuuela = to plan; to have a purpose.
46. Kundika = commitment.
47. Tsita = focus; fix.
48. Tsita meso = fix or focus eyes on something.
49. Linga = do; act.
50. Cilinga = action; deed; act.
51. Vilinga (plural) = acts; actions; deeds.
52. Cilingo = action; deed; act.
53. Vilingo = actions; deeds; acts.
54. Vutongue = mastery; immaculate; proficiency; neat; pristine.
55. Nkuakua = route; course; way; route or direction followed.
56. Vunjila = course; route or direction of travel; the projected path of travel.
57. Vunjila vua cilinga = course of action.
58. Vukama = state of being important.
59. Va li ku vukama = there are in high positions.
60. Mukua vukama = important person.
61. Vakua vukama (plural) = important people.
62. Mukua vukama na zindzili = an important and powerful person.
63. Vakua vukama na zindzili (plural) = the important and powerful people.
64. Mukua lutsimo = renowned person.
65. Vakua lutsimo (plural) = renowned persons.
66. Ngami = a great person; a dignified person; a mighty person; a guarantor of peace.
67. Vangami (plural) = dignified people; great people; mighty people.
68. Vantu va ngoco = common people.

Luchazi proverb: Ha kacana ka likenuke; u ku likenuka, u ku salaho (On the "little looking back plain," if you keep looking back, you will remain behind).

Vulanguluisi: "Ku likenuka" cikeco ku tala ku nima na luiso cipue na vuoma kaha nga u tala-tala u ku hasa ku sala ku nima.

Ku Hetesa: Mu ku pasuka ku luholo mu nkala cipanga, ca tu pande ku tala ku lutue ku vize vi na tu kambela kati ku nima ku vize vi tu na seza.

Personal and cognitive qualities of a leader in Luchazi

1. Ku-litantekeya ove ivene (Self-knowledge): ntuame na pande ku litantakeya ivene. Muntu ua kala na vundambo vueni kaha kukekuo ua kala na ngolo mu hiana. Vunoni vantu vose va kala naua haze ha va na zela omo lia vuana vuavo.
2. Ciyongola ca via ku lutue (Clear vision): ntuame na pande ku pua na ciyongola ca ku lutue. Na pande ku kala na mana mu ku tumba vutumbe linga kati a honoua. Kala na vize vi u na tsita meso mu ku kava na ku panga (The ability to see the "big picture" and articulate an inspiring future state).
3. Handekesi (communication): ntuame na pande ku kala na handekesi ya kokola vantu kaha na ku halakana (A leader must have the ability to communicate, persuade, and listen).
4. Cizango ca ku pasuka ha luholo (Motivation): Ntuame na pande ku kala na cizango ca ku pasuka ha luholo na vize vi li na ku mu sindika mu ku panga vize vi li mutima ueni.
5. Ku-simpa (courage): Ntuame na pande ku pua mukua ku lisimpitika. Uze na simpitika ikeye a ka hasa ku mana omo mbunga i lengeya vize vi a viana. (A leader must be of good courage).
6. Vuoloke na vusunga (Integrity and Honesty): vilinga va vuoloke na vusanga vikevio via pua luvula lua lutsilielo. Ntuama na pande ku pua mukua tantuluka uze na hangula mpundu ku panga vimo kaha kesi na mitima ivali ka li ka likela cipue viuma via vikalu vi mu uana mu njila (Acts as the foundation of trust. Leaders must align their actions with their words and uphold ethical standards even when it is difficult).
7. Ku-hangula na ku simpa: (Decisiveness): Ntuame na pande ku pua mukua ku hangula vuasi, kaha nga ka a hanguile na ku simpa a ka hasa ku zimbalesa via vingi. Ntuame uze na hangula mpundu ku panga vimo kaha kesi na mitima ivali ka li ka likela cipue viuma vi na vikalu vi na uila (Making firm, informed choices even with limited information. Decisive leaders take responsibility for the outcomes of their decisions.)
8. visinganieka via cili via ku lutue (Strategic Thinking): ntuame na pande ku-yongola via ku lutue na ku likanuuela mu mutima. Na pande ku kala na mana mu ku tumba vutumbe vua vipanga linga kati viuma via cili vi mu hite. Kati a kale na vulenda nga a li na ku singanieka vutumbe vua kama (Anticipating trends and future challenges. This involves long-term planning and the ability to pivot when circumstances change).

Luchazi proverb: Ku kala, ku litsiliela; mbunda ya tsiliela (To be, you must have faith in yourself; the waist trusts).

Vulanguluisi: Ngue mbunda i na tsiliela ngecize ka i kevua ku tseka vutuhu i li ha kati ka mitambela ya ku lema ya muvila mukemo naua muntu na pande ku tsiliela ngecize a kua ku kaniama mu ku fuitangana vize via mu pande cipue vi va na mu setekela.

Ku Hetesa: Mu ku hasa vize via vi ka lu, ca tu pande ku tsiliela ngecize tu ku ci hasa.

The principles of leadership in Luchazi

1. Ntuamalute na pande ku pua mukua ku takama na ku tantuluka mu vilinga vieni. Kala na mutima ua ku manesa vize vi va na ku hana mu ku fuitangana linga a pasuka ha luholo (A leader must be a person of strong character, committed to accomplishment of tasks).
2. Ntuamalute na pande ku tantekeya viuma vize via kala mu vuntuama: na pande ku tantekeya ku muntu ku muntu vaze va a li na ku tuamenena, ku tantekeya cifua ca cipanga (a leader must know the factors of leadership: know his subordinates, nature of the job, the standards required and how they affect each other).
3. Ntuamalute na pande ku kala na kapolua na ku pangela nkuakua na vunjila vua vipanga linga vaze vakua ku mu kava va tantekeya kuze ku va li na kuya (A leader must provide purpose, direction and motivation to succeed).
4. Ntuamalute na pande ku tantekeya cipanga ceni na ku solola vutongue veni. Nga ntuame kesi na vutongue vua vipanga vieni a ka li kokela ntsoni hali vakua ku mu kava veni (A leader must know his job and demonstrate his competence. Knowledge of one's job and the task one's is required to carry out. A leader must know more than the people he leads).
5. Ntuamalute na pande ku-litantekeya ikeye ivene na ku nongonona zindzili na vuzeye vueni, kaha na ku lengeya ku lilongesa ntsimbu yose linga a li tuale ku lutue. Na pande ku tantekeya zindzili na vuzeye vueni linga a likolese muze a li na vuzeye. Ndzili ikeyo ye ku nehesa vilunguiso mu ku hiana vuzeye. (A leader must know himself and determine his strength and weakness).
6. Ku kuata vuasi vipanga (learning agility): Ntuamalute na pande ku zangula mu ku kuata vipanga vueni linga kati a li kokele ntsoni. Lilongese ku vikomoueso na vitanga vize via ku uila linga kati u ka hitemo naua (A continuous "growth mindset" and the curiosity to keep learning).
7. Ntuamalute na pande ku niunga vakua ku mu kava veni mua cili mu vuyoye vuavo na ku tsita mutima ueni ha viuma vize vi na va pande.; kaha na pande ku tsita mutima ha muku na vize vi na va pande (A leader must look out for the welfare and living conditions of the members of his group). Focus on aspirations and needs of the followers).
8. Ntuamalute na pande ku zimbula vakua ku mu kava veni viuma vose vi li na lingika ku masiko aze a na va pande, vilika, fueto yavo na vilunguiso vieka na vieka (A leader must keep his subordinates informed of all the happenings concerning: legislations, regulations, their pay and other benefits).
9. Ntuamalute na pande ku pua cimueso ca vipanga via ku viuka ku vantu veni (A leader must be a good example to his subordinates).
10. Ntuamalute na pande ku lumbununa mua cili cili vipanga vize vakua ku kava va na pande ku linga. (A leader must explain clearly and ensure the task is understood).
11. Ntuamalute na pande ku longesa vakua ku kava veni ku panga hamo lika (A leader must train his subordinates to work as a team).
12. Ntuamalute na pande ku hangula vi a hianga  ku linga vuasi kati a tokeho ha mankano. (A leader make sound and timely decisions).
13. Ntuamalute na pande ku lekesa vakua ku mu kava kapandi kavo (A leader must tell his subordinates their responsibility).
14. Mu ntsimbu kanda va sangumuka cipanga cimosi, ntuamalute na pande ku hilula mua cili na ku seteka mpundu nga va li na via ku puisamo mu ku ci manesa (A leader must employ his subordinates in work they are able to accomplish).
15. Ntuamalute na pande ku lengeya vitumamo via vuntuama vieka vize vi hasa ku mu zundula na ku mu hia cimueso (A leader must seek different leadership positions that will give him experience).

Luchazi proverb: Ndando, meso; mulonga, matuitui; ci li meso ka ce ku onga (Price, use the eyes; a lawsuit, use the ears; that which is before the eyes cannot deceive.)

Vulanguluisi: Lilongese ku hilula viuma kaha lilongese mua ku pangesa meso hamo na matuitui muomu viose vivali vi li na via vingi via ku ku longesa.

Ku Hetesa: Tungisa vuana vuove vua ku nongonona viuma na meso hamo na matuitui.

Personal attributes for effective leadership in Luchazi

1. Ku-lunguka (Alertness): lunguka na ku tala-tala linga u uane viuma vize via cili. Ntuama ua Lunguka ca pua ca cikalu ku mu onga, kaha ue ku solola viose via ku henga na ku vi tsiha mu ntsimbu Kanda vi pihisa via vengi. Zangama mu tala vilinga via vantu kati u tale lika ku vihandeka (alertness of mind helps a leader to pick opportunities at the right time and exploit the situation to his advantage).
2. Vuoloke (Integrity): Vuoloke vua pua ngue vuana vua mpuevo, nga muanampuevo na vu zimbalesa kaha vua zimbala vene. Vantuama vamosi va handeka ntsimbu yose nguavo va ka panga vigandi vunoni ka ve ku puisamo muze mu vi handeka. Ku handeka na ku linga vi na liseza mua kama. Viuma vi na pande ku li likava cipue ku litombola linga vi viuke. Nga viuma ka via litombuele kaha ka vi ka viuka. Viuma ka vie ku soloka omo tu na handeka lika vunoni ca tu pande ku fuitangana linga tu puisamo. Muntu a handeka via vingi vintsa ka vi ka hasa ku puisamo. (Integrity is like virginity and once lost, it cannot be recovered. Leaders must align their actions with their words and uphold ethical standards even when it is difficult).
3.  Ku-konkoma (Humility): ntuame na pande ku likehesa na ku tantekeya ngecize ka kuesi muntu ua tantekeya viuma viose; kaha ci li ku lutue ku halakana na lunongotima ku vose vaze va seteka ku ku nangula. Sangaziala vakua ku ku kava vove (Acknowledging that one does not have all the answers. Humble leaders admit mistakes, seek feedback, and give credit to their teams rather than seeking the spotlight.)
4. Lukakatela hamo ntsintsa (Endurance): ntuamalute na pande ku kala na lukakatela na ntsintsa. Lukakatela hamo ntsintsa vi hasa ku nehesa vilunguiso na vezikiso (Have the mental and physical stamina to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship).
5. Ku-simpa (Courage): ntuamalute na pande ku-lisimpitika. Vantuamalutue vamosi va li na vuoma nguavo va ka tsa vunoni ku-tsa ka ce ku heta. Nga va panga na vusunga kaha va ka liohiela ku vitanga via kama (A leader must be of good courage and ready to take risks and standing for what is right in the face of popular condemnation).
6. Ku zika mutima (determination).
7. Vucili vua ha mbandza hamo na via muntima (bearing): ntuamalute na pande ku zala vuzalo vua cili na ku lipokuesa. Ku zala ceni kati ci linge ku liviukisa ca ha mbandza vunoni ci pue ca vuntu ua mutima na vuzalo vuze vua cimbembesi ca ku konkama. Na pande ku solola via muntima kati via ha mbandza lika (A desirable physical appearance in dress. Your appearance and manner must depict competence and confidence).
8. Ku linga mua cili neci ca cindende (Initiative): Ntuamalute na pande ku pua mukua ku linga mua cili neci ca cindendendende. Uze ue ku panga mua cili na vize vi li na seho ya indende a ka hasa ku panga na vize vi li na seho ya kama (Initiative is the ability to deal with a situation in the absence of normal means or methods).

Luchazi proverb: Yove ua koka luntui; ngecize na mativa a ci ka suameka (You have pulled up the vine so the mativa [type of squash] will be burned.)

Vulanguluisi: Nga u koka cipue u tukula luntui; vusuka vuze vua kala ha luntui vu koma na ku nonga. Nga u nongesa vuputukilo u ka nongesa naua vumanusuilo.

Ku Hetesa: Mu ntsimbu kanda u panga vimosi, yongola mua cili na ku singanieka viose vize vi hasa ku soloka ku vize vi u ka panga.

Interpersonal and Team Skills for effective leadership in Luchazi

1. Handekesi ya ku puamo (effective Communication).
2. Handekisi (manner of speaking): liniunge na ku kala na mangana mu u handeka, neyi u handeka, kaha kulihi u handekela. Ntuama na pande ku handeka via ku puisamo; kaha liniunga cikuma mu ku licokota na vakua ku ku kava vove muomu u komisa mitima yavo na ku tsiha vize vi u lengeya ku lutue (Speak plainly and clearly. Make your sentences short, simple, positive and direct. Avoid sarcasm. A leader should be dignified. Dignity requires the control of one's actions and emotions).
3. Ku tetela hamo na cikeketima (Empathy and Compassion): ntuamalute na pande ku livandeka na ku muesa ngozi kuli mukua ku kava muomu hamosi nambata citeli ca lema mu mutima. Nga u vuila umosi ciketetima cili ku lutue ku mu hia vize vi ka mu kuasa mu ku zela ceni (Understanding the emotional needs of the subordinates and taking action to support them. Compassionate leadership is linked to higher employee retention and engagement).
4. Mpoko ya ku tuamenena vipanga (Delegation and Empowerment):  Ntuamalute na pande ku tsiliela vakua ku kava na ku va hia mpoko ya ku tuamenena vipanga; Ntsimbu Kanda a va hana mpoko ya ku tuamenena, na pande ku yongola mua cili na ku singanieka viose vize vi hasa ku soloka ku vize vi va panga. Ntuame uze na tantekeya vimosi via mangana na pande ku longesa naua vakua ku kava linga tangua va ka sintsila mu Muhela ueni. (Trusting subordinates with authority and autonomy. Effective delegation involves matching tasks to individual strengths to foster growth).
5. Ku halakana (Listening). Vantuamalutue va na pande ku halakana vize vi va handeka vakua ku kava kaha na ku seteka na mana ku hilula na ku vi nongonona (Leaders listen to all ideas and take the time to explain why a new idea can or cannot be adopted).
6. Ntuamalute na pande ku seteka ntsimbu yose ku likuasa na vaze va na ku zingilika. Na pande ku kala na cilika ca ku kuasa vakua ku kava neni tangua a ka vezika ku vukuse. (Always be ready to help in an emergency). Dependability is the high standard for both work you get through and the quality of work. Make a practice of carrying out all instructions and plans to the best of your ability. If you carry out all instructions, your followers will do the same. 
7. Ku-sompa (Judgment): Ntuamalute na pande ku livandeka mu sompesa na mu ku teta lizi. Kati u sompe vuasi mu ku hilula vize lika vi u tantekeya ha katete, vunoni livandeke, konka linga u uane vusunga na sompa mua cili. Kati u zangule mu ku sompesa na mu ku hisa. Livandeke noho u na hilula na ku nongonona mpundu vusunga (Enhance your judgement by be technical qualified as possible and always logically weighing facts and possible solution on which to base sound decision).
8. Kasingimiko (Respect). Mu viose,  Ntuame na pande ku singimika vakua ku kava veni vaze va li na ku mu pangele linga a hete haze ha a li na ku endela. Omo u muesa kasingimiko ku vakua ku ku kava vove u ka vezika kasingimiko ka kama ku fuma kuli vakevo. Sangaziala ku meso a vantu kaha payesa mu vusueke (In all situations, treat all human beings with respect and dignity. Praise in public and criticize in private.) 
9. Ku litavela hamo na kapandi (Accountability or acceptance of responsibility): ntuamalute na pande ku-litavela ntsimbu yose vipanga vi na vi pihia ni ka viendele mua cili. Nga vipanga vimosi vi na pihia, ca cili ntuame a litavela ngueni iya ua i pangesele omo ya pihile. Kati a li hole malambi na ku uisila vakua ku kava vunoni a sungamesa vize vi na henga (Leaders are accountable for their actions and for the actions of their subordinates).
10. Ku hangula vuasi ca mangana (Decisiveness): ntuamalute ka a pandele ku langesa mu ku fuitangana vipanga vieni. is the ability to make decisions promptly when required and announce them concisely and clearly.
11. Vuviuke (Justice): ntuame uze ua vuviuke a ku hasa ku himpuka vuvando vua vaze ka vesi na mpoko. Vuviuke vukevuo vi Himpuisa vaze ka vesi na mpoko linga va hiane seho na ku pua vantu va kama. na pande ku handekesa uze a li na mulonga muomu na pihisa kati a handekese uze kesi na mulonga. Na pande ku hangula mua cili, kati a tave ciketetima ci suane helu lia mana (A leader must be impartial and consistent in exercising command. His decisions are a test of his fairness).
12. Ku-tsila mutima (Loyalty).
13. Vucili (Sincerity).
14. Ku sungamesa na ciyulo (Tact): Nga mukua ku kava na hengesa ntuame na pande ku mu sungamesa na ciyulo na mangana. Mu ku handekela vakua ku kava handeka via ku puisamo kati u handekela na vutenu ngoco u ka pihisa naua na ku tsiha vize vi u lengeya ku lutue. Kati u va payesa mua kama.
15. Ku zola-zola (Sense of humour): ntuamalute na pande ku lilongese ku zola-zola na vakua ku kava ku zintsimbu zia vitanga na ku zintsimbu zia ku vezika kaha tangua omo via vikalu vi soloka a ka hasa ku zola. Na pande ku lilongese  visimo na vikuizi kaha na ku kala na mutima ua ndzolela ku viose. Sense of humour relieves strain and enables people to relax and see things in a slightly different or fresh light. Effective leaders can can tell a joke, take a joke or tell a good story. Know the art of telling parables).

Luchazi proverb: Ntsala ya kahua, ku tunga u na tungu; ku lelema cahi (You have made an imitation of the crest of the "Kahua" ow, but it is not attractive or well made).

Vulanguluisi: Ntsala ya kahua, ikeye cifua cimo ca cindende ca cinkungulu, ua kala na mangona ku mutue. Kanike ua setekele ku songa cifua ca kahua vunoni ka ca tantulukile. Hamosi tu seteka ku tambuluisa muntu mukuavo vunoni vize vi tu fuitangana ka vi tantuluka ngue uze i tu na seteka ku tambuluisa.

Ku Hetesa: Hamosi vipanga viove ka via tantulukile ngue uze ua kala na vutongue cipue vumesene.

To be continued...