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

Economic hardship for working families and young people exacerbates their frustration and disenfranchisement, while a tepid Democratic leadership response adds to anti-establishment sentiment. — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Branch staff and similar roles remained fully in-person along with jobs involving frequent travel or client meetings, while senior leadership was expected to continue working consistently from the office. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

That year, the AAU gave a 2012 leadership award to a man named Rick Butler, one of the country’s most prominent girls’ volleyball coaches at the time. — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, new Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni will likely head up his own first D23 panel after taking the leadership reins from Kathleen Kennedy. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026