This is the situation where self-doubt is unavoidable.

Because according to a Harvard report, the average age of a first-time manager is 30.

Whereas 64.7% of the U.S. workforce in 2022 was 35 or older.

So even if you’re brimming with leadership qualities…

You could still struggle to manage a more seasoned crew with confidence.

The solution?

Avoid micromanaging and focus on micro-understanding.

When you ‘micro-understand,’ you know what the job is and how it’s done.

But you’re responsible for the results.

And your main priority is to support the team to do their work.

You can do this by...

(1️⃣) Understanding the nuts and bolts of their role. Once you grasp their value, guiding them becomes a breeze.

(2️⃣) Breaking the ice by discussing the hurdles they face.

(3️⃣) Figuring out what makes your team tick and then tailor your leadership style in a way that keeps them pumped.

(4️⃣) Keeping your finger on the pulse of what matters.

(5️⃣) And finding out who's the Batman to your Robin?
This means building bridges with the power players whom your team leans on for backup and resources.

At the end of the day...

You're the leader for a reason!

It's not about outsmarting them.

But bringing out the best in them. 💛