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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.
"I'd say I am an influencer and a transformational leader. Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a person leadership skills, and they'll lead for life. I've been told I am a great coach and motivator."

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.
How you answer this question will help the interviewers evaluate your approach when entering a new project and how effectively you'd work with their clients while representing their brand. They want to know which of the five main leadership styles best defines you. Before your interview, consider the qualities of the leaders you most admire. Speak passionately about your leadership qualities, what fuels your drive to lead, and how you'd use those positive skills to benefit your clients if hired for the position. Each work environment and each team can vary. Offer examples of putting your skills into action in different settings. Avoid any blanket answers and define your approach.

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