Synonyms of leadership

leadership

noun

as in management

the capacity to guide the actions of a person or group

The company's high turnover rate is a sign of poor leadership.

The scouts were awarded badges for demonstrating strong leadership.

Related Words

• management
• governance
• government
• administration
• direction
• stewardship
• control
• running
• lead
• steering
• generalship
• policing
• observation
• monitoring
• regulation
• guidance
• supervision
• oversight
• piloting
• shepherding
• observance
• surveillance
• rule
• care
• superintendence
• observing
• headship
• protection
• superintendency
• reign
• trusteeship
• guardianship
• tutelage
• auspices
• charge
• aegis

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leadership

Supporters of Hill’s firing said the district needed a hard reset in order to move forward following weeks of speculation and allegations regarding both Hill and board leadership. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

People learned to work together, without direction or leadership from City Hall. — Matt Brewer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Geffrey works as a business partner for schools at a leadership development company. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

The Puget Sound Partnership, for example, includes several tribal representatives on its leadership board. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026