There are a few things that you can do that will yield better results than doing a whole lot of other things.
Until you accept total responsibility - no matter what - you won't be able to put plans in place to accomplish your goals.
You have to escape from management land and get in touch with your people.
Never lower your standards just to fill a position. You will pay for it later.
The most important thing you do as a leader is to hire the right people.
Successful people keep moving, even when they are discouraged and have made mistakes.