They will appreciate the interest you take. Granting favors when you can , such as allowing time off for family emergencies or willingly signing for an educational leave of absence. Setting a good example for them to follow . When you strive to be the best you can be in your work, when you dress professionally, when you put in extra hours, you become a respected role model for those you supervise. Correcting with kindness, directing with compassion .
Leadership is built on mutual trust and respect.
Intimidation has no place in this relationship. While a cowed and fearful staff may snap to do your bidding at the moment, they will soon either escape or rebel, and the turnover in your department will win you no friends in the executive suite. One quagmire where you must tread delicately to retain your staff's good will is evaluating performance and correcting it when necessary. When you must criticize a subordinate, always do so privately, constructively, and specifically. Please amend it and resubmit it to me by Friday.