Use common sense. They trust creative thinking will accomplish the goals. Leaders do reality checks. They venture beyond their executive circle and see the reality of their vision and what's really happening beyond their sacred circle. Organizations are dysfunctional because politics, power and legacy protection are the hallmarks of poor leaders at every level and give leadership a bad name.
True Leaders can sleep well at night knowing they've behaved well and done the right thing.
How can you move at 21st Century speed if you are not connected to those that understand it best. Have lunch with them - they're fun. Have a beer. Learn how to high five without looking like you just missed swatting a fly. Stop giving them funny looks.