"At this point in my career, I have worked under several different managers, and I've found that everyone is different. There are pros and cons to each management style; however, when I myself am put in charge of others I prefer to use a democratic management style. I choose to manage in this way because I value the feedback, thoughts, and ideas of the people I'm working with, no matter their rank or seniority, and I encourage idea sharing and employee participation. Ultimately, as the manager, I retain the final decision-making authority, but I first take into account the thoughts of those around me. I also believe in clearly communicating expectations, providing deadlines, and then giving people the space and time they need to get the job done of their own accord. I trust in their intelligence and experience and don't feel the need to micromanage them."