How did the best manager you ever had motivate you to perform well? Why did that method work? The last manager and the best manager that I ever had got me to work by, like, motivated me by really, really taking my advice to heart. When I suggested changes or I suggested things be done a little differently, he worked with me on it and we compromised, which is something that I really, really appreciate being a co-worker working with somebody that's above me. I feel like respectfulness and having all of my words and stuff taken to heart is really important to have a successful relationship with my managers.