Any deliberate tactics you use. Some managers keep a very close check on their organization. Others use a loose reign. Let's talk about standards of performance. Sometimes it is necessary to issue an edict to an individual or the entire staff.
Some managers are quite deliberate about such things as communications, development and motivation.
Some people are short fused and impatient in their reactions. Most of us can look back upon a new idea, a new project, or an innovation we feel proud of introducing. We sometimes compare the assets and limitations of our products with competition. Let's do a related thing with your career.