1.The position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: She managed to maintain her leadership of the company.
Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship.
2.Ability to lead: As early as kindergarten she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
Synonyms: authoritativeness, influence, command, effectiveness.
3. An act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under her strong leadership.
4.The leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
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