Definition of lead by example
: 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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“Lead by example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20by%20example. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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