God leads His people from barren howling waste to a place of utter fulfillment and luxury. Still waters, green pastures, a laid table with array of produce, honey, oil, milk, butter, fat, choicest meat, grain, wine. What more motivation do you need to follow a father/leader like this?
The teacher, mother and coach kinds of leaders run in tight little steps beside the group, constantly looking sideways or behind them to check that every member of the group is keeping up in the right direction. They talk directly to different members as they walk with them, and reflect the attention of the shepherd who is anxious about the safety of the ones they are walking with – rather than looking up and striding ahead of the group.