Think about a demanding boss, client, or co-worker. How did you learn to interact with this individual?

"I struggled most with an executive at my previous company. She was brought on with minimal experience in the finance industry but was known to be a 'turn-around artist' across multiple industries. She came out of the gates hard and lacked some professional couth. To win her over; I invited her to lunch with one of my biggest clients. I wanted her to see my work first-hand while also spending one-on-one time together. During that lunch, we bonded as humans, mothers, and professionals who had common goals. She learned a lot about the company and industry, and I learned a lot about the skills she brought from her previous roles."

"I have worked most of my career in the finance and banking industry, which attracts a large variety of personalities. I am a warm person by nature and have found it challenging to connect with those who are mostly analytical. My former boss was this way, so I adapted by sticking solely to the facts when in meetings; presenting data and minimal opinion. It wasn't the deepest relationship that I've had in my career, but I made it work."