Without a doubt the most famous example of laying clues for others to follow is the story of Hansel and Gretel. Just follow the dropped pieces of bread to your destination.
Writers usually understand this instinctively. Cozy up to a good Agatha Christy novel and follow the sleuth. The writer lays out the mystery in a logical progression and leads the reader to discover the clues.
Use red herrings to mislead, but overuse them to your peril. Overuse of misleading information will damage trust and spoil your true intent. Persuade by providing proof and lay clues to allow your reader to discover the message for themselves.
Use progression and foreshadowing to involve the reader. Announce your ultimate destination and take your listeners through a number of twists and turns to the end. Double back on yourself and show the clues again. Follow the breadcrumbs down the path and then follow them home again.