strong leader — good leader
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
Someone who is confident, makes clear decisions, and can guide or influence others effectively.
Say it like a native
Textbook The organisation requires an individual possessing decisive leadership qualities.
Native The company needs a strong leader.
Natural; the formal version is corporate filler.
Pattern: a strong leader
In use
- The company needs a strong leader to guide it through these changes.work
- In my opinion, a strong leader is someone who listens to others but is not afraid to make tough decisions when necessary.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ We need a strong leadership.
✓ We need strong leadership. / We need a strong leader.
'A strong leader' (the person) vs 'strong leadership' (uncountable quality) — never 'a strong leadership'.
Common collocations
a strong leader— need, become, born, strong leadership
Don't confuse it
A 'strong leader' is not just someone in charge, but someone who inspires and directs others well.