Remove obstacles for your team (don't be the obstacle) Let your team know you have their back - defend them from ridiculous requests and protect them from burn-

Remove obstacles for your team (don't be the obstacle) Let your team know you have their back - defend them from ridiculous requests and protect them from burn-out. A good manager can step away from their team for a few days without things falling apart. The hardest thing to learn is to address problems early - nip it in the bud. Learn to delegate and plan for / foresee future problems before they impact your team.