Synonyms of the word

helm

• n. (nautical) The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
• n. (maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
• n. (figuratively) A position of leadership or control.
• n. One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.
• n. (heraldry) A helmet.
• n. (obsolete, Britain, dialect) A helve.
• v. To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
• v. (by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).
• n. (rare, poetic) A helmet.
• n. A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
• n. Alternative form of haulm (a straw).

leadership

• n. the capacity of someone to lead others.
• n. a group of leaders.
• n. (dated) The office or status of a leader.

leading

• v. present participle of lead.
• adj. Providing guidance or direction.
• adj. Ranking first.
• adj. Occurring in advance; preceding.
• n. An act by which one is led or guided.
• n. (typography) Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.