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

My leadership team spent hours every week managing conflict instead of strategy. — Chris Suchánek, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

There’s new leadership atop the endeavor, and some debate among owners on how to proceed. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Kubiak said he’s seen Cousins grow the most in his leadership and control of the offense since their time with the Vikings. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Victor Glover has accepted a leadership position at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026