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

Recent Examples on the Web Why students choose Fletcher Fletcher’s faculty lead by example. Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2023 Looking Ahead James Dyson is still brimming with ideas, forging ahead, and aiming to lead by example every day. Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024 Both had equal voices in the dressing room but preferred to lead by example. Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Some argue that Christians, particularly Catholics, should have advisory roles in government and lead by example. Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lead by example 

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“Lead by example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20by%20example. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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