lead by example
idiom
: to act in a way that shows others how to act
When it comes to hard work, she chooses to lead by example.
Examples of lead by example in a Sentence
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The Bay Area must continue to lead by example, championing diversity and ensuring all individuals receive equitable care.
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
Part of my goal as a future City Councilmember is to lead by example and work collaboratively with the agency staff.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
And then there’s Barkov, who continues to find new ways to lead by example.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
Tie Social Sustainability To The Core Business Strategy To embed social sustainability in company culture, leaders must lead by example, intertwining these values into the core business strategy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In spring practice, Williams is continuing to lead by example.
—Kortay Vincent, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
The brand's history of pioneering in these areas is a strength to build upon and to lead by example.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Leading by Example: Leaders need to lead by example and demonstrate their commitment to the strategic plan.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Lead By Example To overcome imposter syndrome, lead by example.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024
Part of my goal as a future City Councilmember is to lead by example and work collaboratively with the agency staff.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
And then there’s Barkov, who continues to find new ways to lead by example.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
Tie Social Sustainability To The Core Business Strategy To embed social sustainability in company culture, leaders must lead by example, intertwining these values into the core business strategy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In spring practice, Williams is continuing to lead by example.
—Kortay Vincent, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
The brand's history of pioneering in these areas is a strength to build upon and to lead by example.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Leading by Example: Leaders need to lead by example and demonstrate their commitment to the strategic plan.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Lead By Example To overcome imposter syndrome, lead by example.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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“Lead by example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20by%20example. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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