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

Jeffries is described as a listener, who often jots down what colleagues say in meetings, a bottom-up style of leadership that works to build consensus. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

These experiences taught me accountability, leadership, resource management, and how to make difficult decisions under pressure. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Maryland has a bye week to prepare under its new leadership before hosting Illinois on Halloween. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Dixon has been proud of Robinson’s development and leadership through his two years in Fort Worth. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026