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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On Thursday, the agency’s new leadership dismissed actions against Capital One, a loan servicer and units of Berkshire Hathaway and Rocket Companies.
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
So far under the former Chipotle CEO's leadership, Starbucks has also reversed its open-door policy, unveiled new and returning coffeehouse amenities, and, earlier this week, announced layoffs of 1,100 corporate employees.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
At least four officials have juggled leadership posts at multiple agencies or organizations at once.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Her legacy – Merkel served from 2005 to 2021 – was defined in part by strong commitments to clean energy, welcoming hundreds of thousands of refugees during the 2015 European migrant crisis and championing German leadership of the European Union.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
So far under the former Chipotle CEO's leadership, Starbucks has also reversed its open-door policy, unveiled new and returning coffeehouse amenities, and, earlier this week, announced layoffs of 1,100 corporate employees.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
At least four officials have juggled leadership posts at multiple agencies or organizations at once.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Her legacy – Merkel served from 2005 to 2021 – was defined in part by strong commitments to clean energy, welcoming hundreds of thousands of refugees during the 2015 European migrant crisis and championing German leadership of the European Union.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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