Leadership

n.	1.	The office, position or function of a leader; as, Gingrich held the House leadership for six years.
	2.	The quality of character and personality giving a person the ability to gain the confidence of and lead others; as, Washington's leadership was indispensible to success of the American Revolution.
	3.	The people who serve as leaders of a group; as, the party leadership was in disarray after the election.

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

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