Synonyms of leaders

1 Syllable
lion, boss, doyen, head, chief, lead, dean
2 Syllables
skipper, mistress, captain, guide, chieftain, herald, ruler, pioneer, pilot, caret, vanguard, shepherd, rector, exec
3 Syllables
general, notable, principal, conductor, precursor, asterisk, controller, commander, punctuation, counsellor, governor, superior, ringleader, harbinger, president, director, manager, officer
4 Syllables
eminence, luminary, pacesetter, forerunner, dignitary
5 Syllables
notability, superintendent