Leaders connect the dots. Leaders take good thoughts and ideas from different people, whether those people are internal and external to their organizations, and bring those ideas and people together to form a greater whole. The best ideas or solutions are generated when people are connected that wouldn't have found each other without intervention. Additionally, leaders are a conduit for organizational information. They share information from one area to another to reinforce key messages and improve the effectiveness of the organization.
Leaders clear the path.
Good leaders make sure the people in their organization have the opportunity to work effectively and deliver on new ideas that may not be well accepted. Leaders remove barriers and continuously support the people in their organization who are breaking new ground. Just a thought. Thanks for the opportunity to contribute.