Supervisors have the unique challenge of leading for the long haul and managing in the short-term. You engage, teach, and motivate your employees. Your ability to handle immediate issues and concerns goes a long way towards creating loyalty and trust.
As a result, you must be equipped to handle low morale, skill deficiency, and turnover. Additionally, supervisory responsibilities frequently carry additional customer-facing tasks, upward reporting to middle and senior management, and the potential struggles with your morale and lack of training.