[header] How to be an effective supervisor [title] Have faith in yourself. [step] One of the worst things you can do as a supervisor is to doubt your own abilities. If you're new to supervising others, recognize that you will probably make some mistakes along the way, but that does not mean you are not a good leader. 
Cut yourself a little slack, but then commit yourself to doing the best you can. [substeps] Keep in mind that you were hired to be a supervisor because your boss believes that you are capable of doing the job! Now you just have to prove your boss right.