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

The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

This can help with proposals, interviews, leadership conversations, reputation repair, or being seen for the quality of your work. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Possible successors Kim Jong-Un has not publicly designated a successor, and assessments of North Korea’s future leadership remain largely speculative. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Which flywheel are your leadership habits reinforcing every day, even when no one talks about recovery? — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026