How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

The interviewer asks this question to determine your general attitude towards teamwork and what approach you take to foster a more collaborative team environment.

This question could also reveal your leadership potential by how often you mentor and invest in the professional development of your teammates. Singularly focusing on one's development while paying little mind to the success and welfare of the team exhibits a limited scope and a tougher professional hill to climb. Investing in the development of the others on your team, helping others along, and sharing the wealth of knowledge you've gained from your successes exhibits the bigger picture of furthering your development.