- When you make decisions stick to them. Short term, and long-term... everyone hates a boss who always changes the rules or similar weekly/monthly or just too often for the situation.

- Don't try to make everyone happy or everyone will be upset. You need to have rules, they must be followed. Don't leave it up to your old co-workers to make decisions that a manager should be making for them.

- Compliment your workers, and let them know you appreciate their work.