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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Industry leaders must lead by example, committing to responsible growth, transparent operations and ethical oversight.
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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
There are more vocal guys, there are guys who lead by example and are quieter, and then there’s everyone who falls in between.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Part of his superpower was his ability to inspire and to lead by example.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
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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
There are more vocal guys, there are guys who lead by example and are quieter, and then there’s everyone who falls in between.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Part of his superpower was his ability to inspire and to lead by example.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 9 Mar. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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