leadership in WordNet English dictionary

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