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What does it mean?
Leaders often demand things they do not do themselves.
In plain terms
People say follow my words not my actions.
What can you take from it?
Lead by example.

Where it applies

  • preaching
  • management
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • align actions with words
  • model behavior

Questions to consider

  • Do you follow your own rules?
  • How do leaders influence?

Another view

Some leaders do align actions.

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