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Leadership

LEE-dur-shihp

/ˈliːdɜːrˌʃɪp/

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leadership

Dictionary meaning

The activity of leading.

Examples

  • My leadership inspired the team.
  • They believed that leadership can be taught by practicing with small groups and working up to responsibilities with larger ones.

Synonyms: leading

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