leadership

noun

lead·​er·​ship ˈlē-dər-ˌship 

1

: the office or position of a leader

recently assumed the leadership of the company

2

: capacity to lead

a politician who lacks leadership

3

: the act or an instance of leading

leadership molds individuals into a team

—Harold Koontz & Cyril O'Donnell

4

: leaders

the party leadership

Examples of leadership in a Sentence

a politician who lacks leadership

What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership!

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ombudsperson will be consulted by the Sonos executive leadership throughout the development process and before any product launches. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

And in poll after poll, most Americans see principled and disciplined U.S. leadership in the world as vital. —Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024

The current leadership has had its chance to address some serious challenges, but there is growing frustration among residents and business owners that change is needed. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

But in Minnesota, a state with deep Norwegian roots, Governor Tim Walz’s leadership style resonates with the spirit of Dugnad and the core of the Viking Code. —Anders Indset, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing leadership

• under someone's leadership