Welcome to our collection of Lead By Example Quotes. Leadership is a powerful and influential trait that can shape the course of organizations, communities, and even individual lives. One of the most effective ways to inspire and motivate others is by leading by example. This approach not only sets a positive standard for behavior and performance but also fosters a culture of respect, trust, and excellence. Whether you’re a leader looking for inspiration or someone seeking to lead by example in your daily life, these quotes will provide valuable insights and guidance on how to do so effectively. Below, you will find a curated selection of quotes on this topic, which you can use for inspiration, share on social media, or use creatively by placing them on images or enhancing them with stylish fonts. Let these quotes serve as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the transformative power of leading by example.
I’m not the most vocal guy, but I try to lead by example every single day with how I work. Brandon Ingram
LeBron James has proven he can lead by example. My wish for LeBron is to understand the following: He’s an exceptional leader because he leads by example. The next step on the road to Legend, which he’s already on, is to trust he’s the best player in the best system anywhere in basketball. B. J. Armstrong
Government is supposed to lead by example in many cases. Government that’s not particularly caring and is hands-off is not particularly inspiring. Maya Soetoro-Ng
I’m trying to lead by example. But I’m definitely challenging myself to be a better player, the player I want to be. Avery Bradley
I think I lead by example, more than a guy that’ll be yelling and screaming. O. G. Anunoby
I’ve always just tried to be a guy who will lead by example, and I feel like if something has to be said, I will say it. Mike Daniels
I try to lead by example, being conscious of others and being responsible. Angelina Jolie
I will respect the limits of my experience but that won’t stop me from trying to lead by example of my work. Being a good teammate and picking them up on and off the field is a simple goal of mine. Anthony Rizzo
One of the most important actions, things a leader can do, is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate, committed, dedicated, and motivated, you go first! Marshall Goldsmith
We have so many guys in the NHL who can lead by example and I embrace being a role model for a lot of kids. P.K. Subban
Being the vice-captain, you see a lot of things on the field. You have to try and help the captain as much as you can and lead by example on the field. Small things like getting a run-out or taking a catch makes the other boys try and lift their standards. So yes, I do have an important role, even if I’m not captain. Yuvraj Singh
The tech industry’s love for scrappy, accessible founders adds to the pressure. You’re expected to lead by example, to roll up your sleeves, to know everything going on. Glenn Kelman
I’m going to lead by example, and when kids have a question I’ll answer it. Chipper Jones
I like to lead by example. Demaryius Thomas
I would say that my role model, as far as just somebody leading by example, which to me is what a great youth counselor does – they are there to talk to and lead by example – would be my mom, but she wasn’t a youth counselor. She was a teacher, and she is a good person and definitely one of the biggest influences in my life. Carrie Underwood
I went through so much no one knew about. Go to a funeral on Saturday, fly into the game on Sunday. Then I hear, ‘He doesn’t lead by example.’ Really? JaMarcus Russell
I think that’s kind of who I am. I just try to be vocal and try to lead by example. Jaylen Brown
Professional athletes have an enormous opportunity to be a source of inspiration for the younger generation, lead by example, and prove to them that as long as you stand up for what you believe in, everything is possible. Enes Kanter
You lead with direction, and you try to lead by example. I try to be there when things are not good and obviously share the spoils of success. Roger Penske
I’m going to come in and be a hard worker, and I’m going to try to lead by example and be a great teammate, and everything on the field is going to take care of itself. Khalil Mack
I actually think that the most efficacious way of making a difference is to lead by example, and doing random acts of kindness is setting a very good example of how to behave in the world. Misha Collins
I’m a practitioner of elegant frugality. I don’t feel comfortable telling other people what to do, so I just try and lead by example. Amory Lovins
Me personally, I’m always going to lead by example first. But there are moments where I need to use my voice and go up to a guy and get my message across. Blake Griffin
Lead by example. Be better than those you despise. Varg Vikernes
I’m just trying to go out there and play the game the right way and lead by example. Billy Butler
If things are not going well on the field, then it’s up to me to lead by example. Carlos Tevez
The greatest thing about being a WWE Superstar is being able to reach so many people. We have so many young girls that look up to us and that drives me to lead by example. Summer Rae
Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status. Nelson Mandela
Yes, I introduced the congressional pay cut bill, cutting our salaries by five percent. And I think we have to lead by example. Ann Kirkpatrick
I think it’s just important for people to lead by example. Hayley Kiyoko
You have to lead by example – my 80th play has to look the same as my first play. Howie Long
Life is never going to be perfect, as much as we want it to be, and I have to lead by example. Patsy Kensit
It’s great to be somewhat of a role model. I want to be a positive and good role model and lead by example and try to do the best I can. Playing good golf definitely draws attention, but I want to have a good attitude on the course and do the right things. Rickie Fowler
I want to stay in Boston. I want to be a Boston Bruin, and I want to continue to lead by example and share my experiences and my games skills with the younger players and my teammates. Zdeno Chara
I don’t think you can control people. I don’t think you manage people. I think you give people a direction, you give them the resources, you lead by example. They get it right, you say, ‘Atta girl.’ And they get it wrong, you say, ‘Not good.’ John Schnatter
Sometimes a great champion has to lead by example. Luca Toni
A high-profile player has to toe the line and I try to lead by example. A lot of guys appreciate that, and it is an advantage to have somebody as captain whom the players feel they can look up to; somebody whose door they can knock on to talk about anything on cricket or life. Brian Lara
It’s hard being a girl. There are a lot of body image issues that come up and I think the best thing we can do for our kids is lead by example. Cheryl Hines
Our State Senate must lead by example, restore trust and transparency, stop sweeping workplace misconduct under the rug, and do everything we can to protect women who work in and around the Capitol. Kevin de Leon
Don’t just tell your kids to be active and to get outside and play. Lead by example. Summer Sanders
Talk is cheap, but when you go out there and prove it – you’re the first one to show up for practice, and you’re the last to leave – that’s how you lead by example. Rajon Rondo
I like to lead by example. I like to lead by my actions. Lou Williams
Lead by example. Women often wait for permission instead of acting, and I try to encourage bold action. Belinda Johnson
I’ve done a contract with my district. I have term-limited myself. I am not taking the pension. I am not taking pay raises, and my family and I are bringing our own health care to Washington, D.C. And my dad taught me as a kid to lead by example – Congress should not have anything better than the American people. Bobby Schilling
It’s easy to ask other people to open up and to judge them if they don’t, but it’s always difficult to lead by example. Chris Harrison
I’m the kind of person that when I saw a lack of African Americans in the apparel business, that was something I set out to do, and I lead by example. Daymond John
I think a lot of people that don’t know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I’m someone who’s always been very up-front with people. I’m gonna get straight to the point. Sam Darnold
Directing, I just feel comfortable. I know what I want. I know what I want from my crew. I lead by example. I have limitless energy as a director. Ricky Schroder
I’m very much a lead by example person. Alexandra Paul
As a large producer of solid waste, the Commonwealth must lead by example and transition away from single-use disposable plastics to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for all Virginians. Ralph Northam
A lot of things about my way of leadership is to be vocal, but I try to lead by example – how I approach work and study the game. Do the things the right way. It’s a great responsibility I love to have. Julius Randle
The biggest part of leadership is that you lead by example with your performance first and foremost. Jude Bellingham
I want to display my failures at every turn, and ultimately I want to lead by example. Gabe Kapler
I lead by example. My kids know what sweat is. They’ve seen me come home from so many runs and asked, ‘What’s on your skin? How did you get it?’ And I tell them, ‘It’s from exercise!’ So now my son will come home from a bike ride, take off his helmet and say, ‘Look, Mom. I’m sweating! I just worked out!’ Summer Sanders
When I got to be a CEO, I said: ‘Right. I’m now going to tackle gender inequality head-on. I’m going to make a difference and lead by example and actively put in place policies and practices to support women.’ Gail Kelly
I lead by example. Everybody sees it. Jason Pierre-Paul
Of course there are certain things that get to me, but I try and lead by example and show people that, especially with haters, that you should just ignore them. Kesha
I’m going to be vocal, but I’m not going to be just yelling around. That’s not me. But I can go talk to guys. I can lead by example by my hard work and my approach every day and with how I prepare for games, practices. Nikola Vucevic
I’m more of a lead by example, and then when I feel like it’s needed I’ll step in and talk to guys. But I like to give guys their space and let them figure it out for themselves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
I’m not super outgoing, but I think the biggest thing I can do is lead by example. Christian Pulisic
On the court as well as off the court, I’m going to do everything that’s right and try to lead by example. Collin Sexton
We Americans are world leaders and we must lead by example – particularly in times that require careful deliberation before any precipitous action – lest we fail to walk in the shoes of those we might injure. Peter Yarrow
I want to make it evident that I am somebody who will lead by example. Aaron Gordon
I try to lead by example. Usain Bolt
The best kind of parent you can be is to lead by example. Drew Barrymore
I just want to lead by example. Kenny Stills
Every time I get on the court, I want to push my teammates to be better as a leader and lead by example. Joel Embiid
I would say I’m not like the loudest guy, but I lead by example, and I just make sure all my teammates are on the same page and that they know that everybody has a job to do. Mitchell Trubisky
Business executives need to start by spelling out and communicating their values. Then they need to lead by example. This means getting rid of the bad apples and declining opportunities that bring instant wealth at the cost of selling one’s soul. Vivek Wadhwa
I think one of my main things is I lead by example. I’m not going to be just talking, talking, talking and sitting on the side saying you have to do that or this. I’m going to be the first one over there in practice, diving on the floor, whatever it takes to really get it going. Ricky Rubio
I lead by example. Brian Urlacher
Everybody leads in different ways but the best captains lead by example. James Ward-Prowse
One of the things you look for is leadership, and it comes in different forms. There’s vocal leaders, there’s quiet leaders, there’s leaders that lead by example. Barry Trotz
The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example. Anne Wojcicki
Whether I’m captain or not, I always like to think that I lead by example anyway. I do the same things as I always do and try to help the group out. Jordan Henderson
As a leader, these attributes – confidence, perseverance, work ethic and good sense – are all things I look for in people. I also try to lead by example and create an environment where good questions and good ideas can come from anyone. Heather Bresch
Parents must lead by example. Don’t use the cliche; do as I say and not as I do. We are our children’s first and most important role models. Lee Haney
You have to lead by example. You have to be the calmest person in the room. You have to be very open. I think the qualities of a director are to enable and to find the best in everybody. Marianne Elliott
I’ll lead by example and show that gay players are no different from straight ones. Jason Collins
We need more of those characters that lead by example for people coming up next to us. Marsai Martin
I’m going to announce in the very near future, I’m going to lead by example and start paying 20 percent of my health insurance. Terry Branstad
By far, the greatest contribution Ireland can make is to lead by example, by actively pursuing its own transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Enda Kenny
The first thought that I had about really trying to get sober was, ‘Man, I could do a lot of good in the world. I can lead by example and just be this heroic recovery guy.’ And that’s just a bad reason to get sober. You can’t get sober for anybody’s benefit, let alone the world at large. You really got to do it for yourself. Steve-O
But I also hold the very strong view that republicans need to lead by example. Gerry Adams
If I feel compelled or feel that I really need to say something at a certain time, I’ll say it. But more do than not; I’m trying to lead by example. Clint Dempsey
City of Los Angeles is my home, and it is my duty to lead by example, contribute all that I can, and help make the world a better place with the tools and resources available to me. Walter O’Brien
