Synonyms for

Leadership

Verb / ˈli:dɜ:ˌʃɪp / Another word for leadership — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leadership is the ability to guide or direct a group of people towards a common goal or purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

leading leaders management direction control supervision command authority influence guidance governance stewardship administration oversight regulation dominance power domination mastery ascendancy preeminence hegemony

Synonyms by register

Formal

management direction guidance governance

Informal

bossing running things calling the shots being in charge

Literary

chieftaincy vanguard

Antonyms

followers subservience obedience submission subordination passivity

Common collocations

  • effective leadership
  • strong leadership
  • leadership skills
  • leadership style
  • leadership qualities
  • leadership development
  • team leadership

Word family

noun leadership
verb lead
adjective leading
adverb leadingly

Usage note

Leadership refers to the ability to guide or direct others. It is often contrasted with followership, which is the ability to follow.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher showed great leadership when she helped us all work together on the group project.
  2. The companys success was due to the strong leadership of the CEO.
  3. The coachs leadership inspired the team to never give up, even when they were losing.
  4. The presidents leadership during the crisis helped to calm the nation and bring people together.
  5. Good leadership is essential for any organization to succeed.

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