/ ˈliːdəʃɪp; NAmE -dərʃ-/ noun
1.
[ U ] the state or position of being a leader :
a leadership contest
The party thrived under his leadership .
2.
[ U ] the ability to be a leader or the qualities a good leader should have :
leadership qualities / skills
Strong leadership is needed to captain the team.
3.
[ C +sing./pl. v . ] a group of leaders of a particular organization, etc. :
The party leadership is / are divided.