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

Prince William is a longtime supporter of Tusk and attended the 14th Tusk Conservation Awards to help celebrate the dedicated professionals who show expertise and leadership in safeguarding Africa’s biodiversity. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2026

The leadership at Verve, a talent and literary firm that has given its three-letter rivals a run for their money for almost 20 years, couldn’t help laughing. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

And in 2015-2016 some hotheads in the Republican House wanted to impeach Barack Obama’s IRS commissioner, but the leadership wisely put a stop to it. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026

Promotions, research opportunities, speaking invitations and leadership appointments often depend on relationships with senior physicians. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026