I'm a manager of a small but growing team at work and it's the first time I've been a manager in quite this way (in previous roles I've managed a team of volunteers and one or two other employees only). Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing a good job, and how to actually be a manager of a team if that makes sense?
Because it's a small company, the person above me is the CEO (who is my manager). There isn't really anyone I can go to for support. The CEO is great but very, very busy and most of the time I'm expected to use my own initiative and not really seek much advice. Although sometimes I wonder if I should be getting more support?
So, what makes a good manager? I know I'm supportive and attentive to my team but perhaps not so good at delivering the less positive feedback when it's needed.
I also feel massively stressed about work because I feel responsible not just for my own work but also everyone else in my team. Does that ever get easier?