leadership

Definition

  • noun: a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.
  • noun: the office or position of a 'leader'
  • synonyms: chieftaincy, headship, heady

Examples

  • The party 'leadership' is uncertain about what to do next. = ('Brit') The party 'leadership' are uncertain about what to do next.

  • The company has done very well 'under her leadership'. [=while she has been its leader]

  • What this country needs is the exercise of strong 'leadership'!

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) (BOYS MUTTERING) (GAVEL BANGING) Stand down, Mr. Slade! I'm not finished. As I came in here, I heard those words, "cradle of leadership." Well, "when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall," and it has fallen here. It has fallen. Makers of men, creators of leaders. Be careful what kind of leaders (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman
  • (..) Our alumni receive their bulletins in ashrams in India and in palaces in Jordan. We are, in fact, known around the world as the cradle of this country's leadership. -A beacon in the... -What are you doing here? Got room for me up there, Charlie? But today we are bleeding from disrespect. (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman