Some mistakes I made as a new manager

This blog post highlights key management mistakes, emphasizing that new managers often struggle with providing the right level of support, avoiding procrastination on difficult conversations, and maintaining long-term team health. The author suggests that effective management requires balancing autonomy with appropriate guidance, proactively addressing challenges, and investing time in strategic team maintenance, rather than getting caught up in day-to-day tactical work. Key lessons include being open to feedback, explicitly discussing support needs with team members, and recognizing that management requires a fundamentally different skill set compared to individual contributor roles.