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.
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All of these people are part of the company's board of directors, and, under the leadership of Armani's sister Rosanna, have long been involved in the company's team.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Hialeah’s government is at a standstill after a bitter political deadlock over the city’s budget paralyzed the city council, exposing deep fractures in the leadership.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
With Drescher’s term as SAG-AFTRA president ending, trustees working with Astin and the union’s new leadership will have oversight of the fund going forward.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The culture is improving under the leadership of CEO Kelly Ortberg.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Hialeah’s government is at a standstill after a bitter political deadlock over the city’s budget paralyzed the city council, exposing deep fractures in the leadership.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
With Drescher’s term as SAG-AFTRA president ending, trustees working with Astin and the union’s new leadership will have oversight of the fund going forward.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The culture is improving under the leadership of CEO Kelly Ortberg.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
Noun
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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