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.

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By embracing the pillars of Industry 5.0, luxury brands can lead by example, promoting a new era of consumption that values quality, longevity and social responsibility. Gjoko Muratovski, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 Universities should lead by example, not retreat under pressure. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 June 2025 Try to lead by example, do what the coaches say every time I’m supposed to do it so the young guys have something to follow, and keep the standard, the standard. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025 Better yet, he’s promised to lead by example and not executive orders. Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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