"I suppose it depends on how they challenge my direction. As long as it is respectful and doesn't compromise the integrity of my leadership, there is nothing wrong with that. I also never respond defensively to being challenged, regardless of how that challenge is delivered. That can also compromise the integrity of my leadership. I always respond with a cool head and embrace the differences of every member of my team. If they lack tact or challenge me in an insubordinate way, they have a growth opportunity ahead of them, and I need to help usher in that growth by showing you genuinely care about their development. But, ultimately, as a leader, it is incumbent on me to understand the intentions, the background, and the unique perspective of every member of my team and proceed from there."

Before answering this question, examine their values and how they define their culture. "We celebrate talent, embrace each other's differences and genuinely care about our team members' success. To sustain our culture with intention, we devote teams and resources to support learning, understanding, diversity, inclusion, and the talent experience." RSM doesn't necessarily see challenging perspectives as a bad thing. Instead, it frequently fosters innovation. So avoid examples where you dealt with subordination, as this could be interpreted as ineffective leadership. Showcase your emotional intelligence and how you value the input of everyone on your team. Your greatest success as a team leader is the success of your team.