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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Recent Examples of leadership
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS is unapologetic about its efforts to root out leakers that undermine national security.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Under her leadership, the fund has become one of the leading platforms for documentary filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Oceania.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
The burden on leadership is to act not just strategically, but humanely.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Leavitt, who flew more than 3,000 hours including in combat, and held leadership roles such as Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, had her biographies, commentary pieces and a retirement tribute taken down.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Under her leadership, the fund has become one of the leading platforms for documentary filmmakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Oceania.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
The burden on leadership is to act not just strategically, but humanely.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Leavitt, who flew more than 3,000 hours including in combat, and held leadership roles such as Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, had her biographies, commentary pieces and a retirement tribute taken down.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadership
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The anchor has not been afraid to challenge CBS News management in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although anyone can pay their rent and earn rewards with Bilt, the company’s Bilt Alliance network of 4.5 rental homes integrates payment platforms with property management systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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One study found that historically, companies that do a better job with corporate governance, environmental concerns and social issues, known as ESG, tend to have lowers costs capital and financing costs.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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This is not the path toward business regeneration but one toward the demise of capitalism and transparent governance.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadership. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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