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US/ˈliː.dər.ʃɪp/
UK/ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/
the ability or position of guiding a group, or the people who lead an organization
In context
Good leadership matters most when a company is in trouble.
Under her leadership, the school improved its exam results greatly.
The party leadership met to discuss the election defeat.
Words that go with leadership
adjective + noun
- strong leadershipThe crisis called for strong leadership.
noun + noun
- leadership skillsSports teach children valuable leadership skills.
- leadership roleHe took on a leadership role at twenty-five.
- leadership qualitiesShe shows clear leadership qualities in meetings.
noun + preposition
- under the leadership ofThe firm grew under the leadership of a young manager.
verb + noun
- provide leadershipThe mayor failed to provide leadership during the flood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She has many leaderships.Correct: She has strong leadership skills.