Mistake #1: It's not about you, it's about them. Mistake #2: Not having frequent one-on-one meetings with your direct reports. For this I recommend you listen t

Mistake #1: It's not about you, it's about them. Mistake #2: Not having frequent one-on-one meetings with your direct reports. For this I recommend you listen to: http://www.manager-tools.com/manager-tools-basics http://www.manager-tools.com/manager-tools-basics. One-on-ones are considered the core of the management trinity. Mistake #3: Not giving timely, frequent feedback. Mistake #4: Not coaching your team to help them grow. Mistake #5: Not wanting to let go of your individual contributor responsibilities. Cheers!