率そっ先せん垂すい範はん

noun

lead by example; take the initiative and set an example

A formal yojijukugo used when a person in a position of responsibility takes the lead and demonstrates the desired behavior, thereby setting a standard for others to follow. Often used in business, leadership, and educational contexts.

• 部ぶ長ちょうは率そっ先せん垂すい範はんして残ざん業ぎょうを減へらす取とり組くみを始はじめた。

  The department head took the initiative and set an example by starting efforts to reduce overtime.

• リーダーは率そっ先せん垂すい範はんの精せい神しんでチームを引ひっ張ぱるべきだ。

  A leader should guide the team with a spirit of leading by example.