How to Use lead by example in a Sentence

lead by example

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  • Because above all else, Petras hopes to lead by example.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 June 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 failing to lead by example, O’Connor abused her authority.
    Sonia Pruitt, CNN, 7 Dec. 2022
  • With the selection of a parastronaut, the agency hopes to lead by example and inspire people with disabilities to apply for other jobs in the space industry.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Model Leadership Qualities The best leaders are those who lead by example.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The responsibility falls on leaders and managers who are willing to lead by example.
    Dede Henley, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023

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