Don't burn out too quickly. Being a director means you have more responsibilities, but if you are too focused on trying to make everyone happy, you could set y

Don't burn out too quickly. Being a director means you have more responsibilities, but if you are too focused on trying to make everyone happy, you could set yourself up for a burn out. Identify key individuals to help you (usually lead engineers), and give them your trust to do their job. Focus on larger initiatives, give both positive and negative feedback, encourage healthy competition, and always be forgiving. Always be approachable, but never let them take your presence for granted. Ultimately, you will find a larger reward when you take time developing individual relationships. They will appreciate your attention, and in turn, you will have direct influence over them.