Example sentences of "to go [prep] a [adj] direction " in BNC.
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1 | There are many different definitions of leadership , but they do seem to have certain features in common and a useful general definition is that given by Kossen : ‘ Leadership is the ability to influence the behaviour of others to go in a certain direction . ’ |
2 | If we return to the definition of leadership as the ability to influence others to go in a certain direction then this ability may be required at many different levels within the organisation . |
3 | We can expand , therefore , Kossen 's original definition so that our definition of leadership is the ability to influence the behaviour of others to go in a certain direction within a given context . |
4 | We have discussed the notion that leaders will influence others to go in a certain direction . |
5 | His most famous champion , Jasper , would even turn and , by his demeanour and stance , ‘ tell ’ my father that he was not right , when directed to go in a wrong direction in pursuit of some unfortunate , injured but running , bird . |