Leadership

/ˈliːdərʃɪp/ noun

Leadership is the ability or position of guiding and influencing others, especially in a group, organization, or community.

From *leader* (one who leads) plus the suffix *-ship*, which forms nouns about states or qualities. It grew with modern politics and business to describe both roles and skills.

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