In need of some leadership words that start with S?
Good leaders are crucial to the success of a business, just as finding the right word is crucial to whatever you’re doing!
I put a lot of time and effort into finding as many relevant and interesting words as I could find to describe a good leader beginning with the letter S below:
31+ Leadership Words That Start With S
Sagacious – having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.
Sage – (especially in ancient history or legend) a profoundly wise man.
Samaritan – a charitable or helpful person (with reference to Luke 10:33).
Self-Control – the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations.
Self-Esteem – confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.
Selflessness – concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own.
Sensible – (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.
Sensitive – quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Serving – perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).
Sharing – give a portion of (something) to another or others.
Sincerity – the absence of pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
Skilled – having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well.
Smart – having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.
Sober – serious, sensible, and solemn.
Solemn – formal and dignified.
Solitary – done or existing alone.
Special – exceptionally good or pleasant.
Speculation – the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Sportsmanship – fair and generous behavior or treatment of others, especially in a sporting contest.
Staunchness – the fact or quality of being strongly loyal in supporting a person, organization, or set of beliefs or opinions.
Steadfast – resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Steady – (of a person) sensible, reliable, and self-restrained.
Stern – (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
Steward – a person whose responsibility it is to take care of something.
Straight-Shooter – an honest and forthright person.
Strategic – relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Strong – able to perform a specified action well and powerfully.
Successful – accomplishing a desired aim or result.
Supportive – providing encouragement or emotional help.
Sweet – (of a person or action) pleasant and kind or thoughtful.
Sympathetic – (of a person) attracting the liking of others.
What Makes a Good Leader?
There are loads of different leadership styles and some work better than others in certain situations.
If you’re in a leadership position, the key is to be aware of your own style and how it might need to change to suit the situation.
I always like looking at some of the most famous and accomplished leaders throughout history, such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and my personal favorite Abraham Lincoln.
What made them so successful?
I think there are a few key things:
- They had a clear vision that they believed in 100%
- They communicated their vision effectively to everyone and anyone
- They were able to inspire others to follow them through their actions
- They made tough decisions when they needed to and stood by them
- They were always learning and growing
If you can do these things and you’re adaptable, then you’re on your way to being a great leader!
If there are any Leadership words that start with S you think should be on this list, please drop me a comment below and I’ll add them to the list.
If you want to find more Leadership-inspired lists of words beginning with the other letters of the alphabet, just click one of the letters below:
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.