text: what are the top ten things that make a good manager?   1.  a good manager realizes his/her best asset is his/her employees. 2.  a good manager recognizes talented people and hires them, trains them properly and takes care of them. 3.  a good manager uses his/her time effeciently. 4.  a good manager watches the numbers--the numbers don't lie and they always tell the tale of what's really going on. 5.  a good manager is not afraid to roll up his/her sleeves and jump into the hard work and help out when and where needed. 6.  a good manager constantly thinks about ways (safe ways) to be more productive and efficient. 7.  a good manager always watches the bottom line.  all decisions need to be based on the bottom line, but not all decisions that affect the bottom line are as easy as they might seem. 8.  a good manager networks and keeps his/her options open regarding suppliers, manufacturers, etc. 9.  a good manager is aware of the changing market needs, and responds accordingly. 10.  a good manager remembers and practices safety first no matter what.