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leadership

/ˈliːdəʃɪp/

Meanings
  • noun

    The ability to guide, influence, and direct a group or organization.

    - "John's strong leadership led the team to victory."
    - "The company's new CEO brought fresh leadership to the table."
    - "She exhibited exceptional leadership qualities during the crisis."
  • noun

    The position or authority of a leader.

    - "He assumed the leadership role after the previous leader resigned."
    - "The captain was in command of the ship and held the ultimate leadership."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with leadership
lead , blead , dead , read , feed , leadership , heed , eed , need
Variants
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leadership , leaderships , under someone's leadership
Etymology
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From old English 'leadan' meaning 'to guide' or 'to go' and 'ship' meaning 'a body of followers'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'leadership' first appeared in English in the 15th century?

  2. The ancient Greeks believed that leaders were divinely inspired and that they had a special connection to the gods.

  3. Leadership is not just about being in charge; it's about inspiring and motivating others to achieve a common goal.


Related Concepts
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  1. Management: Management is the process of getting people to work together to achieve a common goal. While leadership and management overlap, management focuses more on planning, organizing, and controlling resources to accomplish objectives.

  2. Followership: Followership refers to the group of individuals who are being led by a leader. It is an essential aspect of leadership, as leaders cannot lead without followers.


Culture
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Leadership has been a significant theme in literature, art, music, and philosophy throughout history. In literature, there are numerous examples of great leaders, such as Julius Caesar, Attila the Hun, and King Arthur. In art, there are many depictions of leaders, such as Michelangelo's statue of David and Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. In music, there are songs about leaders, such as Bob Dylan's 'The Times They Are A-Changin'' and Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run'. In philosophy, there have been many theories about leadership, such as those by Plato, Aristotle, and Machiavelli.

How to Memorize "leadership"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize leadership, imagine a person guiding a group of people towards a common goal. Picture the leader giving instructions, providing motivation, and making decisions.

  2. associate

    - To associate leadership with words like 'guidance', 'direction', and 'inspiration'. Think of leaders as people who inspire and motivate others to achieve a common goal.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the definition of leadership, use the acronym 'GIDL': Guidance, Inspiration, Direction, and Leadership.


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