noun
leadership
The ability or activity of leading, or the people who lead a group.
Her calm leadership helps the team handle unexpected problems.
Etymology
Leader names someone who guides others, and -ship names a condition or role. Leadership covers that guiding role, the ability to perform it, and the group performing it.
More examples
- The coach praises Maya for showing leadership on the field.
- Under new leadership, the school expands its tutoring program.
- Union leadership meets with the company to discuss pay.
Similar words
- guidance
- Emphasizes advice and direction, without necessarily involving authority over others.
- management
- Emphasizes organizing operations and resources rather than setting direction.