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
The sheer volume of applications also led Michael Trusio of Newport Beach, California, to use a spreadsheet in his search for sales leadership positions.
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Maybe just as important, the Royals wanted his veteran leadership in the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
While most of the separate programs at the drama school and many leadership positions at the Yale Rep have been held by women over the years, Yionoulis is the first woman to hold the dean/artistic director job.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
But others argued the employee mistreatment complaints from Hedspeth’s tenure linger under Merritt’s leadership.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Maybe just as important, the Royals wanted his veteran leadership in the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
While most of the separate programs at the drama school and many leadership positions at the Yale Rep have been held by women over the years, Yionoulis is the first woman to hold the dean/artistic director job.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
But others argued the employee mistreatment complaints from Hedspeth’s tenure linger under Merritt’s leadership.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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What’s the internal governance structure for AI?—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Weak local governance, along with easy access to China, is the reason the gangs set up shop in the Mekong region in the first place.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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