How to Use lead by example in a Sentence

lead by example

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Definition of lead by examplenext
  • Ditch the whip and pick up the baton; lead by example, not by fear.
    — Chris Kille, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Don’t be afraid to disrupt the status quo, and lead by example.
    — Andy Hale, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2023
  • In every case, the mission should be to lead by example.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2023
  • With the virus raging in the Sunshine State, now might be a good time for the leader of that state to step up and, um, lead by example, right?
    — Chris Cillizza, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022
  • And then there’s Barkov, who continues to find new ways to lead by example.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
  • Quignon lets that work on the training ground do the talking, opting to lead by example more than speak up.
    — Jon Arnold, Dallas News, 12 May 2022
  • The number one way to start building trust with others is to lead by example.
    — Patrick Nelson, Fortune, 11 July 2024
  • With the Postal Service's electric shift, the White House hopes the government can lead by example.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The state will both create incentives to rip out turf and lead by example.
    — Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Mar. 2022
  • Both had equal voices in the dressing room but preferred to lead by example.
    — Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • McNutt now wants the celebrities to lead by example and use their platforms to bring awareness to the historic drought.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Lastly, lead by example and expect the same from your managers.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Guys who can be vocal, guys with a hard edge, guys who lead by example, guys who bring energy.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022
  • Because above all else, Petras hopes to lead by example.
    — Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 June 2024
  • Continue to lead by example, but also, talk to your son about your concerns.
    — Annie Lane, Anchorage Daily News, 13 July 2023
  • The brand's history of pioneering in these areas is a strength to build upon and to lead by example.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
  • But OpenAI’s ability to lead by example has been eroded by upstarts, some of which have opened their code for anyone to copy.
    — Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2022
  • But Mazzulla, who donated a portion of his modest salary to build the school’s new weight room, wanted to lead by example.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Oct. 2022
  • As Tackett matured at Many, Jess tried to coax out a more vocal leadership style, but his nephew preferred to lead by example.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • To that end, Callaghan says the government has to lead by example and ensure that this information is getting to people.
    — Lucy Abbersteen, refinery29.com, 7 May 2024
  • In other words, Bailey concluded, the U.S. can lead by example.
    — Thomas Craemer, The Conversation, 1 June 2023
  • Robinson, however, is a quieter person and likes to lead by example.
    — Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Canyon people are dedicated and determined Canyon people lead by example and go out of their way to help others in need.
    — Tim Ritter, Chron, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Look for Curry to lead by example from the perimeter tonight in a closeout opportunity.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 27 Apr. 2022
  • In spring practice, Williams is continuing to lead by example.
    — Kortay Vincent, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Part of my goal as a future City Councilmember is to lead by example and work collaboratively with the agency staff.
    — Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Newton, for his part, did not lead by example—Pearce was his fourth wife, and there was no uncertainty about the paternity of Newton’s ten children.
    — Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 14 June 2023
  • Leading by Example: Leaders need to lead by example and demonstrate their commitment to the strategic plan.
    — Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Ask your candidates to lead by example and agree to the Candidate Principles for Trusted Elections.
    — Paige Alexander, CNN, 22 Sep. 2022
  • In either case, with the submarine deal, the credibility of Biden’s assertion that the United States now intends to lead by example begins to look rather thin.
    — Andrew J. Bacevich, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2021

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