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
The website says the group is united by its shared oath to the Constitution and harnesses its skills and leadership experience to drive meaningful change.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
House leadership plans a vote on the rescissions bill next week on clawing back those federal funds.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
Ian’s leadership style has evolved over time, with a growing emphasis on not only professional success but also mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 June 2025
But Nacua said Adams, who was absent Tuesday, has come in and provided leadership.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
House leadership plans a vote on the rescissions bill next week on clawing back those federal funds.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
Ian’s leadership style has evolved over time, with a growing emphasis on not only professional success but also mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 June 2025
But Nacua said Adams, who was absent Tuesday, has come in and provided leadership.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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