Consider the key components to this Vodafone statement: "As one of our leaders, you'll embrace innovation and inspire your teams to think big. You'll empower them to develop new platforms, products, and services that make an impact on people, businesses, and society." So when answering this question, share how your involvement in the team effort helped empower your fellow team members to embrace innovation and think big. In doing this, you can convey the impact you had on the team effort, whether you officially led the team or not.

Never fake it, nor try to fib your way through an answer. They'll likely be able to ascertain whether you believe what you are saying. Many indicators can help them gauge how honest your answers are. Exaggerating or trying to tell the interviewers what you think they want to hear will come across as disingenuous and, more often than not, can be spotted from a mile away.

"Although I have never led a team up to this point in my career, I frequently set the pace and the attitude that leads to our success. Of course, it is a team effort, but I have been repeatedly told by my teammates that my attitude is infectious."