Help staff members learn from their mistakes. Most individuals who try something new usually mess up. Help them realize that a critique by some judge is not the end of the world if it is not totally positive. Learn and grow. Maintain a good sense of humor.
Laughter helps release tension, it promotes retention and it creates attention.
It would be impossible to survive a year as an adviser without a sense of humor. Do everything with enthusiasm. Being excited about every aspect of the publications is important. Never give up on anybody. Continue to encourage those staff members who do not meet with instant success.