Read books and articles about leadership.
be humble, you don't know what you are doing
Don't over think. Control what you can and be flexible. Communicat with your team and be willing to learn from your team.
Be sympathetic to your crew. Remember they have lives to and things can come up requiring days off out of the blue. Be nice to your crew and become their friend. A happy crew with a manager that is on their side will produce a crew that is willing to give 110%.
Get to know your people. Really know them.
Get to know your people, what they do, and the current state of the operation before you make any changes.
Stop trying to be a boss, a "manager", and start being supportive of those on your team. Be the water carrier that gets obstacles out of the way so your team can excel.
Be open to feedback
Know the strengths and weaknesses of your department or staff you'll be working within the first few weeks. Take that knowledge and work with it. See where improvements can be made. See if interdepartmental communication can make things more efficient or if rotating staff into different positions helps "wake" them from the normalcies of standard routine. Asking your boss or hiring manager what trends they noticed if your predecessor was let go so you may avoid their fate better. Ask your staff questions if unfamiliar with the role or how things are run. See what they tell you. Take notes at this point, because you're a student then. Learn and adapt your skills to help enrich their performances.
Always be fair, considerate, truthful and with focus on what needs to be done for the benefit of all co workers and the business that supports you all and adds to the economy..
Listen and observe first
Make growth be the goal for both you and your team.
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