How did the best manager you've ever had motivate you to perform well, and why did that method work? Well, the best manager I've ever had, his name is John Smith, he worked with Houston Gateway Academy. Anytime you ever had an issue with your teacher, there's a thousand things that you could be working on, and if you had an issue with whoever, whether that was making sure to get grading done, or if that was testing, or making sure the students are reaching a certain level, he was very direct with his communication. If there was a concern of his, if there was a problem, it was instant. It wasn't passive and waiting for me to find the problem. There was lots of direct communication, and very, very quickly, and I think that's very, very valuable. Number two, I could do a policy, I could talk to him any time I wanted, I had complete access to him. In fact, he encouraged anybody to come to him, and talk to him, it wasn't barriers, he didn't make you feel like you were a burden, you know, and he really made you feel like you were important, and your problem that you're bringing forward is valid. And last, he was very honest in his communication, I could not just come to him any time, but I could ask him any question, whether that's professional, or if it's personal, or you know, I could ask him about his work life, it's about exercise, it's about whatever I wanted, and at no point in time was it, you know, this is inappropriate, or this isn't my job, he was there to support his staff, and it really helped me solidify what it takes to be a great leader.