1) Clearing the path. Basically, this refers to the process of helping see the way from the start to the finish. While the end goal might be clearly defined, the midpoints that need to be reached in order to arrive at the end successfully might be a little harder to identify. An experienced leader should be able to help his or her team figure out the best path to reach the goals that they are charged with. Frustration is quick to set in among team members when they can't figure out which direction to head, so taking command at this point of the process is a sign of strong leadership. - See more at: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/leadtheory-09.htm#sthash.q69K16U3.dpuf