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Synonyms of leadership
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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Big wigs, big enchiladas, and big shots
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 5 Jul. 2020.
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The first known use of leadership was in 1765
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