The best manager I ever had was Julie Snyder at the Nebraska Humane Society. She supported every decision I made, personal life and work. If I wanted to apply for a job to try to advance my position at the shelter, I was more than encouraged by her. And in terms of motivation, I would say it was just recognition. If I did something well, she was not afraid to tell me that I did something well. She was also very good about bringing up conflicts or critiques as well, which I always use to the best of my ability as a learning experience. But honestly, just the recognition is really all I thrive for. I have a drive and a need to impress the people around me and make everybody else's work environment just as pleasant as my own.