This is the 2305th most frequent Russian word.
лидеры
"Лидеры" means "leaders" in English.
In this sentence, 'лидеры' refers to the heads or main people in charge of a company, implying leadership positions.
Лидеры компании решили провести стратегическое собрание.
The leaders of the company decided to hold a strategic meeting.
Here, 'лидеры' denotes those who are ahead of others in a competition or race, not fixed roles but a current state.
На гонке участники стараются стать лидерами, чтобы выиграть.
In the race, participants try to become leaders to win.
In this case, 'лидеры' indicates individuals recognized for their influence or expertise in shaping opinions, typically public figures or experts.