You don't lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True leadership requires personal example and building a case for the goal.
- In plain terms
- Lead by going first and explaining why.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead with action and reasoning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you walk your talk?
- How do you persuade others?
Another view
Not all situations allow leading by example.
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