lead·er·ship 
/ˈli:dɚˌʃɪp/ noun
/ˈli:dɚˌʃɪp/ noun 1 [noncount] a : a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.
▪ She recently assumed (the) leadership of the company.
b : the time when a person holds the position of leader
▪ The company has done very well under her leadership. [=while she has been its leader] 2 [noncount] : the power or ability to lead other people
▪ a politician who lacks leadership ▪ What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership! ▪ leadership skills 3 [count] : the leaders of a group, organization, or country
▪ The party leadership is uncertain about what to do next. = (Brit) The party leadership are uncertain about what to do next.
▪ She recently assumed (the) leadership of the company.
b : the time when a person holds the position of leader
▪ The company has done very well under her leadership. [=while she has been its leader]
▪ a politician who lacks leadership ▪ What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership! ▪ leadership skills
▪ The party leadership is uncertain about what to do next. = (Brit) The party leadership are uncertain about what to do next.
