leadership

noun

lead·​er·​ship ˈlē-dər-ˌship 

1

: the office or position of a leader

recently assumed the leadership of the company

2

: capacity to lead

a politician who lacks leadership

3

: the act or an instance of leading

leadership molds individuals into a team

—Harold Koontz & Cyril O'Donnell

4

: leaders

the party leadership

Examples of leadership in a Sentence

a politician who lacks leadership

What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership!

Recent Examples on the Web

Along with the vision from ownership and leadership, having over 250 acres of flexible space helps make Hard Rock Stadium a workable site to host so many unique events. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

With Biden set to exit the White House next month, the topic of how people will look back on his leadership as the 46th president has been raised before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025. —Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024

Carter, the nation's 39th president, leaves behind a legacy of service and leadership. —David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024

All the program managers and other center directors gathered there along with NASA’s top leadership. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing leadership

• under someone's leadership