Managers are responsible to their teams – to be present, to advocate for them, to listen to them, to help them.

It’s difficult to be present – both literally and figuratively – while pulled in every direction by meetings, cell phones, and emails. Still, when it comes down to it, the manager is the leader of the team, and if she’s too busy for the team members, she’s just plain too busy.

Pay attention to the people who put their trust in you.