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

In this age of rapid market evolution and global competition, an owner’s ability to stay competitive has become more innovation-people-based, with the leadership to quickly react with solutions as challenges occurs. —Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

The exits of Mats Hummels and Marco Reus last summer left a leadership void that needed to be filled. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025

In addition to literacy priorities and leadership transitions, the district is also focused on rebuilding its relationships with community organizations and devising a facilities master plan that is expected to result in school closures. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership in cross-border collaboration, having played a pivotal role in promoting the region’s cross-border trade and infrastructure. —Julian Palombo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing leadership

• under someone's leadership