The document outlines ways that leaders can lead by example, such as establishing principles for treating people well and being a role model. It provides 10 rules for working and living as an effective leader, such as taking responsibility, listening to others, and lending a hand. Leading by example through honesty, integrity and positivity can help shape followers and create an inspiring culture.

1. Lead by ExampleAngela CalhounMGMT41007/11/11

2. OutlineHow to lead by exampleTen rules for working and living to be a more effective leaderFurthermore…even more ways to lead by example

3. How to Lead by ExampleLeading by example will help fashion yourself into the kind of person people will followExample is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.Albert Schweitzer

4. “Ten Rules for Working and Living

5. The Lives We Live are the Lives We CreateExpectations are often self-fulfillingTake control of your life or it will control you“A leader can shape his followers best by showingthem the way forward rather than telling them about it.”

6. Health and Productivity go Hand in HandIt does not matter what you do as long as it is not destructive to others and you are making a contributionAll work has inherent dignityPeople can grow and make contributions to others

7. As We Treat Others, So Shall We Be TreatedPeople notice how we treat them, especially when in a leadership positionPeople can learn how to treat others by watching how people in leadership positions treat people“Make your words sweet: you may have to eat them later!”

8. Don’t Wait for Solutions: Create ThemThe active and passive:The passive (negative) position waits for someone else to make a bad situation betterThe active (positive) position works to make an awareness so that all involved can work together to make it better“To paraphrase Gandhi if you want to make a change be the best example of that change and others will follow. ”

9. Negativity KillsNegativity is contagiousPeople are drawn to leaders through their attitude and ability to overcome negativity“If negativity is a cancer, then good leaders, just in the way they carry themselves and approach the world, fight that cancer, all the time.”

10. Communication Starts With ListeningYou don’t have to be talkative to be a leaderListen (don’t try to plan response)By setting a tone of listening, other will follow

11. Between Two Positions Always Lies a Third OptionAt least one way to view an issueExpanding the issueFinding a third alternativeCreating a negotiated compromiseEffective leaders have the ability to generate those options

12. Laughter CuresYou gotta laugh!Laughter is even more infectious than negativityLaughter can draw people to you“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

13. Do Great Work, Have Fun and Lend a Hand Along the WayGreat work is rewardingBe a master of your craft and enjoy what you doHelp others along the way (setting an example for others)

14. In the End, We Are All More or Less HumanPeople are not perfectPeople make mistakes, that makes us humanThe pursuit of near perfection is more important than achieving it

16. Furthermore…Lead with honestyCreate a strong and fluid circle of advisorsAlways take responsibilityDon’t be afraid to praiseCreate an inspirational cultureArticulate the missionBe inclusiveShare the rewardsRoll up your sleevesDemonstrate integrity

17. SummaryLeading by example will benefit not only your work but also your lifeEstablish principles concerning the way people should be treatedBe a model for others

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