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Tupocracy (from Ancient Greek: tupos and Krateia)[1] is a system of government or a style of leadership where leaders set positive and inspiring precedents through their own actions and behaviours.[2][3] Instead of merely directing or commanding others, a leader who practices leadership by example demonstrates the desired values, work ethic, and integrity consistently. By modelling the behaviours and attitudes they expect from their team or followers, they inspire and motivate others to follow suit.This approach fosters trust, credibility, and a sense of shared purpose, resulting in a more engaged and productive group.[4][5]
The term "tupocracy" was coined by Godwin Akpan Amaowoh, a Nigerian clergyman and scholar, in 2006 when he used it as the topic for his PhD dissertation at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[2][6][7] He defined tupocracy as "a system of government where leaders lead by example" and argued that it was a viable alternative to other forms of government such as democracy, aristocracy, oligarchy, autocracy, gerontocracy etc.[1]
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