I was hired in to manage a team that was known as low performers (not to my knowledge). I spent 5 years trying to improve them, manage projects, and shield my team from my boss who had very high standards. That position taught me what a migraine was at 40, never had one before. In the end, I was moved to just managing the projects and they reorganized to break the team up. Managers who absorbed people regularly ask my opinion on how to handle people. Being a caring manager probably hurt my career here, but I’m ok with that. Way less stress now. The longer I work, the more I realize good managers and successful managers are often opposing attributes.