Guides, directs (5)
I believe the answer is:
leads
I believe this is a double definition.
'guides' is the first definition.
('lead' can be a synonym of 'guide')
'directs' is the second definition.
(direct can mean to lead someone somewhere)
(Other definitions for leads that I've seen before include "Takes initiative" , "Guides; wires" , "What Prime Minister does" , "Guides from the front" , "Actors who play principal roles" .)