On his death, she might well assume leadership of her people.
Assume leadership and make sure every top manager is involved in the process.
He assumed the leadership of the party after the election.
She was under enough stress without having to assume leadership.
He will assume the leadership at a meeting this weekend.
He had assumed leadership of the council as executive vice president in 1969.
They have asked him to assume leadership of the tribes.
Together, they have all the elements needed to assume leadership, but not as individuals.
He assumed the leadership of the baseball team a second time from 1914-1917 and achieved a 49-15-3 record.
He quickly assumes leadership, and has typically returned to that position throughout the team's history.
