This document discusses how new software managers often make the mistake of taking over coding themselves during times of crisis instead of leading their team. It outlines how this approach undermines the manager's role and causes several negative consequences, such as lack of communication, momentum, and focus on long-term management skills. Instead, the document recommends that managers communicate status updates, review code with programmers to teach and provide support, and avoid coding anything for production themselves during crises. Taking this approach of continuing to lead instead of coding can help managers build a capable team and sustainable best practices over the long run.