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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Our board needs to put in the time and work to be visible in the schools and community and to lead by example to show what our values are.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
In an effort to lead by example, Koh was also more vocal about her own strategies for managing stress and navigating challenging tasks, which include using a Spring coach and therapists, as well as the company’s meditation and mindfulness apps.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Each role challenged me to grow, communicate effectively, and lead by example.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Entering his eighth season in the NFL, Fasano initially tried to lead by example, same as Jason Witten had done for him.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
In an effort to lead by example, Koh was also more vocal about her own strategies for managing stress and navigating challenging tasks, which include using a Spring coach and therapists, as well as the company’s meditation and mindfulness apps.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Each role challenged me to grow, communicate effectively, and lead by example.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Entering his eighth season in the NFL, Fasano initially tried to lead by example, same as Jason Witten had done for him.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Lead by example.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20by%20example. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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