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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Under Byington’s leadership, the Dukes pulled off a memorable upset over Wisconsin in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
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Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
This change takes effect in February 2025 after thriving under Greg Maffei's leadership for nearly two decades.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
This change takes effect in February 2025 after thriving under Greg Maffei's leadership for nearly two decades.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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