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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Recent Examples of leadership
Munnell and others ascribe the surge to widespread fears about the stability of the retirement trust fund, amid staff cuts, rule changes, website outages and leadership shuffles.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While the bureau received an exemption to Trump's hiring freeze and posted job openings this month for temporary workers to conduct survey interviews, more than one-fifth of its leadership positions are vacant, according to a public staff roster released earlier this month.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 23 May 2025
His track record of unlocking individual player potential is incredible, and the club's stability under his leadership deserves all the praise.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Under Tim Walz’s leadership, our great state is struggling.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 May 2025
While the bureau received an exemption to Trump's hiring freeze and posted job openings this month for temporary workers to conduct survey interviews, more than one-fifth of its leadership positions are vacant, according to a public staff roster released earlier this month.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 23 May 2025
His track record of unlocking individual player potential is incredible, and the club's stability under his leadership deserves all the praise.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Under Tim Walz’s leadership, our great state is struggling.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
Noun
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Adopt inventory management software and real-time tracking tools that offer clear visibility across all channels, helping to minimize overselling, underselling and stock discrepancies.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The state's wildlife management agency picked up and transported the dead mountain lion without further incident.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The school filed a lawsuit April 21 over the administration’s calls for changes to the university’s leadership, governance and admissions policies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Without this, leadership turns reactive and governance becomes disconnected.—
Carlos Hoyos,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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