"In my current position, I am the president of the social committee. I love that I have the opportunity to encourage employee engagement while being a positive influence on the workplace culture. I am a natural leader because I start with leading by example, no matter my position. As a leader, I make myself available to others who need mentorship, a bit of assistance in adjusting to their role, or just being a listening ear when they've had a tough day. I am confident in my leadership abilities and look forward to bringing my ability to lead by example to the Johnson & Johnson team."

"As you can see on my resume, I have six years of supervisory experience in a lab setting. To sum my leadership capabilities up for you, I am an organized, fair, and focused leader that my team gets behind easily. My organization helps me be great on the administrative side of the job where I write impactful performance evaluations for my staff. I am fair in what I ask my team, how I delegate duties, and how I treat my entire team as the professionals that they are. My focus is my drive to lead my team in achieving the highest of goals for my department in a way that inspires my team to work at their highest level."

Contrast this question with the nuances of the role for which you are applying and focus on the details, describing your style and your approach to your work. Remember, whether this is a leadership role or one where you are working side by side with others, consider how you would lead by example and strive to be an over-achiever in your position.

You want to market yourself as a desirable asset. Exhibiting the qualities of a leader goes a long way towards affirming your value to their organization.