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Which leadership model says the leader's job is to clear the way so followers can reach their goals?

The path-goal model.

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Why: In the path-goal model, the leader makes the path clear, removes roadblocks and offers rewards along the way. The leader picks directive, supportive, participative or achievement-oriented behavior to fit the task and the follower.

Huh, didn't know that: Getting a color guard its flags and a ride to the event is an example of removing roadblocks.

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Why did the leader carry a snow shovel? To clear the path to the goal.
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Answer: The path-goal model. In the path-goal model, the leader makes the path clear, removes roadblocks and offers rewards along the way. The leader picks directive, supportive, participative or achievement-oriented behavior to fit the task and the follower.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 2, Chapter 7 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Vol2LetterLowFinal_8BDFDB373E830.pdf
    the name path-goal refers to the role of the leader to clear paths subordinates have to take in order to accomplish goals.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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