What type of manager brings out the best in you?

Not only is your interviewer interested in learning what management style motivates you, and the environment where you'd thrive most. They are also curious whether you are familiar with the leadership culture within IBM. According to a few sources online, IBM fosters a transformational leadership environment. Here is an employee testimonial from their careers site that can offer a glimpse into their environment and culture: "From the way my managers treat and respect me, to my amazing colleagues always being there for me to make me feel included, I've been fortunate to experience an incredibly inclusive work culture at IBM. I've been able to find growth in a way that I don't feel uncomfortable, and I truly feel like I belong here."