I can be tough on actors, but I also let them know early on in our relationship what I expect from them.
An actor is like an instrument, tune them, play them the right way.
I'm very loving and supporting of my actors. I also expect them to show up prepared, happy to be there, and give their all as I do as an actor.
I know when an actor is giving it his/her all and when they're just phoning it in.
I weren't an actor, I'd be a wildlife biologist or forest ranger.