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.
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Recent Examples of leadership
Where legislative leadership will land this year in unclear, particularly if Bonta and her allies push tax proposals to fill the gap.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His leadership, along with the rest of his coaching staff, has been crucial in turning a four-win team for the last two NFL seasons into a squad worthy enough of reaching the pinnacle of football once more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That is a leadership error, not a technology failure.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ricky Robbins — all said that better leadership is needed to resolve issues at the sheriff’s office.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His leadership, along with the rest of his coaching staff, has been crucial in turning a four-win team for the last two NFL seasons into a squad worthy enough of reaching the pinnacle of football once more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That is a leadership error, not a technology failure.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Ricky Robbins — all said that better leadership is needed to resolve issues at the sheriff’s office.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
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Private equity and institutional investors, often cautious about the golf sector in the past, are now driving record levels of capital into courses, venues, technology and management companies.—
Steve Skinner,
Sportico.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The conservancy is awaiting approval of its application to eradicate the deer from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as part of an overall habitat restoration and fire-management plan.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Another is to practice good governance, even if that means putting forth more effort, in AII initiatives.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire’s next phase will confront thornier issues, including transitioning to a new governance structure in Gaza and disarming Hamas, which has ruled the territory for nearly two decades.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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