I feel you. As a manager/leader, I feel the same way. Here's how I would deal with the situation: You work as hard as you can and support your team as much as

I feel you. As a manager/leader, I feel the same way. Here's how I would deal with the situation: You work as hard as you can and support your team as much as you can. At some point, you'll need to build their trust and respect such that they will be willing to work even when you're not there. You'll have to learn new ways to motivate your employees to work as hard. It's about them learning how to let them take ownership/responsibility over tasks. With regards to 5pm questions, that's the reality of managers/leaders. We're there to support and assist as much as we can. If they can feel that you're there for them, they will work for you. Sometimes it might take you bending your back for their needs. Talk about non-work related stuff. Figure out what motivates them and makes them excited and help them get to where they want to be. Some people may never feel motivated to work beyond what their tasked to do and that's ok. You do what you can but at the same time, know that you can't change everyone. People have to want to change themselves. You're just there to guide.