When an object moves in a circle, a centripetal force acts toward the center.
unifying force; cohesive power
Figurative use: the ability to attract and hold people or things together, often used for leaders, organizations, or ideas.
His leadership has a strong unifying force.
That political party is losing its cohesive power.
As internal party conflicts continued, the party leader lost his unifying influence.
A centripetal force acts on an object moving in a circle.
Under the new leader, the team's cohesive strength grew.
He demonstrated strong leadership cohesion in a difficult situation.