One of the best things about being a leader is being responsible for the productivity of an entire team. That's also one of the scariest things about being a leader. 

Your team's accomplishments (or lack thereof) reflect upon you, so you have to run a tight team. Now, that doesn't mean you have to channel a military commander. My father, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, taught me that such behavior backfires as often as not. Oh, a tyrant definitely gets things done-but well-trained workers, like good jet pilots, have their own ideas about how to do their jobs. Unlike the military, your crew can just up and quit. While you don't want them to perceive you as a pushover, your "fighter jocks" do need some leeway to do their jobs.

You face a delicate balance here, so consider these factors while trying to achieve a healthy, productive equilibrium.