What kind of leader are you?
Regardless of the track you plan to follow at MIT, you will be expected to possess advanced leadership skills and will evolve your skill set during your time in the MBA program. Your interviewer wants to know how you view your leadership persona at this time.
Even if you are not asked this question directly, it is important to spend time working on this topic before your interview. Knowing how you see yourself as a leader will likely help you formulate strong answers to various related questions.
While it is important to provide an authentic response to this question, the chances of your answer resonating with your admissions committee interviewer are likely to improve if your leadership style aligns with the leaders at MIT. They describe their faculty as accomplished professionals that are down-to-earth and will welcome your perspective as a talented professional in your own right. They live by a culture of 'mutual respect'.
Think about how these values play out in your own approach to leadership. Develop an answer that demonstrates a similar approach and convince your interviewer you are a fit for the leadership culture of MIT.
My leadership style changes depending on what is needed to add value to the team experience at any given time. I enjoy serving as a coach, motivator, and facilitator. I also enjoy working with other visionary and transformational leaders and strive to use these skills in my approach. I am humble, and approachable, and respect the talent of others.
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