Synonyms of leadership

leadership

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• management
• governance
• government
• administration
• direction
• stewardship
• control
• running
• lead
• steering
• generalship
• policing
• observation
• monitoring
• regulation
• guidance
• supervision
• piloting
• oversight
• shepherding
• observance
• surveillance
• superintendency
• rule
• superintendence
• care
• observing
• headship
• protection
• reign
• trusteeship
• tutelage
• guardianship
• auspices
• charge
• aegis
• egis

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leadership

This was classic social justice leadership work, circa 1850s), setting the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment. —John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025

Through innovation, visionary leadership, and bold development projects, the continent demonstrated its resilience and ambition. —Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025

Purdue, under the leadership of the Sackler families, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, according to the lawsuits. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025

Another memo sent to Wolfe directed attorneys to notify leadership of any settlements or consent decrees, such as agreements to overhaul police agencies that the courts enforce, that were finalized by the Biden administration within the last 90 days. —Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025