"I like to encourage other people to be creative in their thinking and present ideas to the company, no matter how off the wall they may seem. Some of our most successful employees are ones who are confident in their ability to bring forward their unique ideas. I encourage participation through an open door policy and strong praise for those who show initiative."

"I encourage others by praising their great ideas and helping them to continue being their best self. Noticing the small things is important. People want to feel like their contribution is important to the overall workplace success."

Talk to the interviewer about your ability to encourage creative ideas in your team members. The response you provide should be in alignment with the role you're interviewing for. For example, a candidate who will work in a leadership or management capacity might discuss the type of culture they promote or how they give their teams the autonomy and support to develop their own ideas.

"I like to encourage others by working with my teams to establish a comfortable and safe environment to create in. We strive to limit our egos and collaborate to build upon one another's ideas. I really enjoyed reading about Lockheed's commitment to encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work. I feel strongly that dynamic helps to bring the best out of everyone."