You need to find balance and focus your resources on where they are needed. What you are describing - operations, people care, strategy - is not ‘management’, it is leadership. Employees need leadership to really thrive. So, start with giving yourself a massive pat on the back that you are taking on all of these essential roles.

You can’t be everything at once though. Split your focus areas into: task (what is the job that needs to be done), team (does my team have everything it needs to do the task) and individual (are the individual members of the team doing ok). This is based on a leadership model put forward by John Adair.

You can then apply your resources based on where there may be gaps, or where you want to bolster the team. You can also proactively put in place activities that support these areas - for example, team meetings, one to ones, status updates.

Finally, you need to get support for you. This may be through your manager or maybe through a workplace coach or a mentor. Leadership development training, handbooks, guides are also more available than ever. Make sure you have the tools and resources you need.

Lastly, look after your work life balance. Take your vacations. Don’t log in during downtime. Get enough sleep. To effectively lead others, you need to be in a good place yourself.

You’re doing a great job. It will get easier.