leadership meaning and definition

LEADERSHIP noun

Definition of leadership (noun)

1. the activity of leading
   • "his leadership inspired the team"
   • synonyms: leading
2. the body of people who lead a group
   • "the national leadership adopted his plan"
   • synonyms: leaders
3. the status of a leader
   • "they challenged his leadership of the union"
4. the ability to lead
   • "he believed that leadership can be taught"