以身作则｜yǐ shēn zuòzé

Meaning: Literally meaning “to take oneself as an example.” It emphasizes the importance of leading by personal example, serving as a role model, and setting a good standard for others to follow.

Original: “中央政治局的同志要在主题教育中当表率。党的十八大以来，我反复强调领导干部在各个方面都要坚持以身作则、以上率下。实践证明，这是一种有效的领导方法和工作方法。”