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

The summit, founded by former BET CEO Debra Lee, gathers influential Black women to discuss leadership, policy, and empowerment. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025

At the same time the coastals have come in, Nashville has experienced a significant changing of the guard in the last year with all three majors installing new leadership. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025

His approach is collaborative, which includes a leadership group of experienced players in the dressing room who are consulted. —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Although leadership plays a vital role in shaping organizational culture and what happens at the top trickles down to the rest of the organization, small groups of employees can also spark meaningful shifts. —Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025