#0 Executive Overview - Essential Practices of Managing People. Having good people skills is important, but it’s what you DO with those skills that really count. People skills must be applied to the right management “practices” to bring out top performance. In his 7 Ideas Coach podcast series “Essential Practices for Managing People” executive coach Tom Stevens outlines seven must-do practices, and provides uncommon insight into making them part of your leadership repertoire. Bring out best performance. Leadership authority and small town mayor Tom Stevens succinctly presents seven ideas you can apply immediately. Each session is about 7 minutes. Visit www.ThinkLeadershipIdeas.com for additional leadership resources - articles, e-books, apps, and podcasts - helping leaders create and sustain exceptional organizations.