What leadership qualities do you possess?
Some people cannot wait to step into a leadership role, but that doesn't necessarily mean they have the skills to perform as a great leader. There are others who display natural tendencies towards leadership, but prefer not to step into those roles. Before answering this question, consider your leadership style and philosophy. Think about leaders you admire and the qualities they possess which inspire you. Then back up your experience with your approach.
"I feel that I am good at motivating a team. Last year, I motivated my sales team every day, and we ended up being the top sales team in the company for the year!"
Some great qualities of a leader are:
- Being someone who people naturally want to follow
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Taking ownership for the team's errors and mistakes
- Excelling at motivating others
- Providing kudos to your team
- Knowing how to select and hire the right people to join the team
- Having a vision for the future
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I always felt that I maintained an open-door relationship with my team. My engagement & supportive leadership led to increased employee retention.
Rachelle's Feedback
Increased employee retention is a great metric to mention. Do you have specific numbers or percentages to share? What did an open door policy look like, and what did it mean for your team?
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