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

What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of critical perspectives on the opinion piece, primarily focusing on concerns about Hegseth's leadership and decisions regarding the military. — David Ignatius, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Regional teams drift in different directions without leadership realizing it until the quarter’s over. — Kylie Fuentes, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Folk was joined on the stage, a patio off the quad, by district leadership and other guests, including his elderly mother. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

More than a recruiting campaign The $10 million campaign through the Council of 100 business leadership group was an early sign that the two billionaires intended to put money behind their pitch. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026