2- What to do once you get out there. Training is an on-going process. What is expected. Remember that the speed of the leader is the speed of the pack. In your role as leader you wear numerous hats.
All great managers are a messenger of their mission statement.
Let your people know your passion and your vision of the future. That is not your mission. You know what this means. Talk to your people. Find out what are they working on and who they have coming in.