There are many ways one can lead.

Not so popular ways like…

By force.
By power.
By manipulation.

More popular ways like…

By inspiring.
By motivating.
By encouraging.

But the truth is, one way trumps the others:

By example.

Lead by example.

Say the things you want your people to say.
Go the places you want your people to go.
Do the things you want your people to do.

Go first.

When it comes to risk. When it comes to trying. When it comes to innovating.

Overcome the fastest.

When it comes to setbacks. When it comes to obstacles. When it comes to difficulties.

Persevere the longest.

When it comes to the vision. When it comes to the goals. When it comes to the purpose.

Go.
Overcome.
Persevere.

These are the necessary traits of one who has decided to lead by example.

Commit to them.