Leader
noun
A person who guides or directs a group.
She was elected as the leader of the party.
Often appears as...
- party leader
- team leader
noun
A wire or piece of metal used to guide a line through an aperture.
The plumber used a leader to thread the new line through the pipe.
Often appears as...
- leader line
- leader wire
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Technical
noun
An introduction or guide to a new topic.
The editorial was the leader for the subject of the day.
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Academic
noun
A leading article in a newspaper.
The leader in today's newspaper discussed the recent elections.
Often appears as...
- newspaper leader
- editorial leader
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Academic
noun
A person who guides or directs a group.
She was elected as the leader of the party.
Often appears as...
- party leader
- team leader
noun
A wire or piece of metal used to guide a line through an aperture.
The plumber used a leader to thread the new line through the pipe.
Often appears as...
- leader line
- leader wire
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An introduction or guide to a new topic.
The editorial was the leader for the subject of the day.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A leading article in a newspaper.
The leader in today's newspaper discussed the recent elections.
Often appears as...
- newspaper leader
- editorial leader
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The term 'leader' often implies respect and admiration for someone's ability to inspire and direct others.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader in the civil rights movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Official
'Leader' can refer to unofficial roles where someone takes charge in a group without a formal title.
In our project group, Mark emerged as the leader, keeping everyone on task.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Groups
A 'leader' can be in charge of any type of group, from small teams to entire nations.
She became the leader of an international environmental organization.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The term 'leader' often implies respect and admiration for someone's ability to inspire and direct others.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader in the civil rights movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Official
'Leader' can refer to unofficial roles where someone takes charge in a group without a formal title.
In our project group, Mark emerged as the leader, keeping everyone on task.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Groups
A 'leader' can be in charge of any type of group, from small teams to entire nations.
She became the leader of an international environmental organization.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The term 'leader' often implies respect and admiration for someone's ability to inspire and direct others.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader in the civil rights movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Official
'Leader' can refer to unofficial roles where someone takes charge in a group without a formal title.
In our project group, Mark emerged as the leader, keeping everyone on task.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Groups
A 'leader' can be in charge of any type of group, from small teams to entire nations.
She became the leader of an international environmental organization.
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Upgrading management...
think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be of the same thinking that created them well the technology of management got us this far but it's going to require progressive and empathetic leaders combined with the right tools to
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Your body language may...
But really, power is also about how you react to stress. So do you want the high-power leader that's dominant, high on testosterone, but really stress reactive? Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back.
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The psychology of...
celebrities, or cultural leaders. Of course, not everyone who pursues these positions of power is narcissistic. Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power
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Learning from smallpox:...
But this was not an easy process, proving especially difficult in places suffering from poor infrastructure or civil wars. The eradication effort took decades and involved millions of people working together, from world leaders and international organizations
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Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
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History vs. Napoleon...
with their anti-Catholic extremism and nonstop executions of everyone who disagreed with them. And The Directory that replaced them was an unstable and incompetent oligarchy. They needed a strong leader who could govern wisely and justly."
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How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
to coax the others into setting aside their pack hierarchy for a while the better his or her life will be this is why Aachen one of the mid-ranking path members now the majority of wolves that make up a pack are neither leader nor
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How do schools of fish...
that help them evade hungry predators, while a lone fish is quickly singled out as easy prey. So which brilliant fish leader is the one in charge? Actually, no one is, and everyone is. So what does that mean?
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Thought-provoking...
chimps they look to their leader nick for support
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Upgrading management...
think about your tools but more importantly think about your thinking because Einstein said that today's problems cannot be of the same thinking that created them well the technology of management got us this far but it's going to require progressive and empathetic leaders combined with the right tools to
Video examples
Your body language may...
But really, power is also about how you react to stress. So do you want the high-power leader that's dominant, high on testosterone, but really stress reactive? Probably not, right? You want the person who's powerful and assertive and dominant, but not very stress reactive, the person who's laid back.
Video examples
The psychology of...
celebrities, or cultural leaders. Of course, not everyone who pursues these positions of power is narcissistic. Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power
Video examples
Learning from smallpox:...
But this was not an easy process, proving especially difficult in places suffering from poor infrastructure or civil wars. The eradication effort took decades and involved millions of people working together, from world leaders and international organizations
Video examples
Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
Video examples
History vs. Napoleon...
with their anti-Catholic extremism and nonstop executions of everyone who disagreed with them. And The Directory that replaced them was an unstable and incompetent oligarchy. They needed a strong leader who could govern wisely and justly."
Video examples
How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
to coax the others into setting aside their pack hierarchy for a while the better his or her life will be this is why Aachen one of the mid-ranking path members now the majority of wolves that make up a pack are neither leader nor
Video examples
How do schools of fish...
that help them evade hungry predators, while a lone fish is quickly singled out as easy prey. So which brilliant fish leader is the one in charge? Actually, no one is, and everyone is. So what does that mean?
Video examples
Thought-provoking...
chimps they look to their leader nick for support
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Jocko Willink
American
Since the team understands that the leader is de facto in charge, in that respect, a leader has nothing to prove. But in another respect, a leader has everything to prove: Every member of the team must develop the trust and confidence that their leader will exercise good judgment, remain calm, and make the right decisions when it matters most.
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Jack Welch
American Businessman
I was never the smartest guy in the room. From the first person I hired, I was never the smartest guy in the room. And that's a big deal. And if you're going to be a leader - if you're a leader and you're the smartest guy in the world - in the room, you've got real problems.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area.
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Joe Biden
American President
I've known and continue to know every one of these major world leaders by their first names, and I have access to them.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
Leaders who fail are the ones who do it by themselves. Leaders who succeed are the ones who allow others to help them.
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Roberto Carlos
Brazilian Footballer
Zidane is a leader in the dressing room. His personality is going to make him very successful.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
We need to have business leaders who live by deep, strong principles.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
Celebrity gets you access to world leaders.
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Jocko Willink
American
Since the team understands that the leader is de facto in charge, in that respect, a leader has nothing to prove. But in another respect, a leader has everything to prove: Every member of the team must develop the trust and confidence that their leader will exercise good judgment, remain calm, and make the right decisions when it matters most.
Quote examples
Jack Welch
American Businessman
I was never the smartest guy in the room. From the first person I hired, I was never the smartest guy in the room. And that's a big deal. And if you're going to be a leader - if you're a leader and you're the smartest guy in the world - in the room, you've got real problems.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area.
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Joe Biden
American President
I've known and continue to know every one of these major world leaders by their first names, and I have access to them.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
Leaders who fail are the ones who do it by themselves. Leaders who succeed are the ones who allow others to help them.
Quote examples
Roberto Carlos
Brazilian Footballer
Zidane is a leader in the dressing room. His personality is going to make him very successful.
Quote examples
John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
We need to have business leaders who live by deep, strong principles.
Quote examples
Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.
Quote examples
Michael Douglas
American Actor
Celebrity gets you access to world leaders.
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