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Tell us about a time you demonstrated leadership potential when not in a position of leadership.
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
One's leadership potential can often be exemplified in how one shows initiative, prioritizes the needs of the team, anticipates the needs and decisions of their leaders, and keeps their eyes on the big picture. It could also be demonstrated in identifying growth opportunities, volunteering for something rather than waiting to be volunteered, coaching others, and seeking feedback. While considering how to answer this question, try to align your values and language with theirs. As stated in Blue Origin's Leadership Principles, "Titles don't define leaders; behavior does."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I believe everyone can be a great leader if given the right environment and opportunity. When focusing on your teams and collaboration, it comes naturally. I had a new coworker who was having some trouble fitting in. I took them out for lunch and shared the workplace culture and semantics surrounding the various departments. I wanted them to stay and enjoy their employment with us, so I took the responsibility of ensuring they were settling in well. I believe there are always leadership opportunities - you have to keep your eyes open."
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I would demonstrate leadership qualities that I admired in others and took initiative every day. In my previous job, we say you should be trying to take the job of the person above you. That meant taking on more responsibilities and being a good mentor to others.
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This is an excellent adage, from the navy. Very good answer.
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