For me, it is meeting the people on the team where they are to support them. Some people need me to just get out of their way and let them do their job while being there for the occasional time they need some guidance, while others need some more attention because they seek out my guidance more often, or need a bit more steering to ensure they are making the right decisions.

I also try to be clear about my overall expectations. They should never be surprised by my reactions to anything, they know where I tend to be a stickler about doing something a specific way, and they should know where I’m willing to be a bit more relaxed. I show appreciation when someone does well, and provide coaching in private when something doesn’t go well. They know that I accept that mistakes happen, but my expectation is that they learn from it and avoid it happening from then on.