natural leader

/ˌnætʃərəl ˈliːdər/

noun phrase

  1. A person who naturally gains the respect and trust of others and takes charge by guiding or influencing them without needing an official position.

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    • "Maria is a natural leader, so her classmates often ask her to organize group projects."B1
    • "Although he had no formal authority, his calm decisions made him a natural leader during the crisis."B2

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