How would you describe your style of leadership?
There are five main leadership types: authoritarian, transactional, delegative, participative, and transformational. Before your interview, reflect on your leadership style, the skills you've developed, how you've put them into action in previous roles, and how you can further develop your leadership skills and grow with Square. As they state on their site, 'Everyone adds value to the team. Do the work, and work together. Mentor and be mentored.'
"My overall management style centers around bringing a collaborative and team-focused leadership style to the table for each project. I believe in building a positive team atmosphere, where each person has the opportunity to bring their specific skills to the table, contributing to the team's overall goals and purpose. As such, clearly defining everyone's role on the team and making every person's objectives clear rewards every performer on the team, gives them pride in their work, and makes them feel invested as stakeholders in their contributions."
"Above all, a leader must be flexible in their style rather than relying on just one approach. I am most proud of my ability as a leader to continuously challenge and develop my staff professionally by expanding their skill set and range of experience. By encouraging them to expand their comfort zone, I strategically assign work to the right people, which allows us to be as efficient as possible and meet all necessary objectives."
"Well, I haven't been in a leadership position quite yet, but I am a natural-born leader. I am all about encouraging others to perform at their best, helping them identify their strengths while navigating their weaknesses so they don't stand in their own way. Also, I consider myself very emotionally intelligent and self-aware, and I'm always leading the charge."
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