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disheartened: discouraged

take the lead: become the leader

run into problems

managerial: of or relating to the management

with an auditory orientation

with an visual orientation

fly solo

hands-on: involving active participation

autonomy: personal independence

give subordinates the autonomy

camaraderie: close friendship in a group

patently: openly

snapshot: an informal photograph, a glimpse of something

emulate: striving to excel, to copy or imitate a person

disenchanted: to be free from illusion

assessment: an appraisal or evaluation

wired: very excited, overstimulated

finesse: A technique which allows one to promote tricks

counsel: advice, consultation

decide how much time, energy and skills to devote to that assignment

subordinates have to adjust to their managers

you can familiarize him with a few achievement of which you are particularly proud

get rid of unrealistic illusions