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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As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, the ability to adapt, experiment, and lead by example will be what separates tomorrow’s winners from today’s status quo.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Driving change starts at the top — lead by example.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Industry leaders must lead by example, committing to responsible growth, transparent operations and ethical oversight.
—Francis Hellyer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
However, every youthful roster needs a veteran presence or two who can lead by example and share their experiences.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Driving change starts at the top — lead by example.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Industry leaders must lead by example, committing to responsible growth, transparent operations and ethical oversight.
—Francis Hellyer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
However, every youthful roster needs a veteran presence or two who can lead by example and share their experiences.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 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 15 May. 2025.
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