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Leadership Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your job interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples focused on your leadership skills.

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Question 3 of 30

Tell me about your leadership qualities.

"My leadership qualities have grown over the years, and continue to shift as I find new resources. Lately, I have been learning a lot from Robin Sharma, the author of 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' book series. Robin takes an approach that balances mindfulness with stress management, which then equates to a balanced leadership approach. I know your organization is seeking mindful leaders who encourage, teach, and lead from a place of understanding, which was why I chose to apply for this leadership opportunity."

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How to Answer: Tell me about your leadership qualities.

  • 3. Tell me about your leadership qualities.

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know what you consider to be your best leadership qualities and how these qualities apply to them and their needs as a company. When describing your leadership qualities, avoid general terms or cliche statements, and give a unique answer.

      A great leader is someone who people naturally want to follow. They have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with nearly any personality type. A respected leader will take ownership of their mistakes and will always lead their team by example. True leaders see the importance of motivating others and recognizing even the smallest achievements.

      To get you started, with which of these qualities do you most identify?

      - Confident
      - Optimistic
      - Encouraging
      - Accountable
      - Engaged
      - Passionate
      - Integrous
      - Loyal
      - Charismatic

      When describing your leadership qualities, be sure to tie your response to the characteristics and approach the company is seeking. You can uncover this information by carefully reading the company's job posting, website careers page, or social media posts related to its teamwork approach.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 11th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "My leadership qualities have grown over the years, and continue to shift as I find new resources. Lately, I have been learning a lot from Robin Sharma, the author of 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' book series. Robin takes an approach that balances mindfulness with stress management, which then equates to a balanced leadership approach. I know your organization is seeking mindful leaders who encourage, teach, and lead from a place of understanding, which was why I chose to apply for this leadership opportunity."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 11th, 2020

      Admin

      "I possess leadership qualities such as diligence, tenacity, and two-way communication. I am diligent in the sense that I follow company policy and lead by example. When it comes to tenacity in leadership, I am a consistent source of help and information to my other team members. I communicate like a leader because I make myself available to teach and also to learn. From my research, I understand that these are core characteristics of your existing leadership team, which makes me believe that my leadership qualities will be a natural fit."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 11th, 2020

      Manager

      "I have taken many workshops and courses to improve my leadership skills over the years. My leadership qualities are best summed as dedicated, attentive, and motivating. I like to recognize my employees' small wins because that motivates them to continue achieving."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Marketing

      "I believe I lead effectively by showing others respect regardless of their position or title, creating an open environment in which everyone knows that ideas are welcome, and setting achievable but high expectations for myself and the teams that I work on."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Retail

      "My strongest leadership qualities are empathy, drive, and a passion for mentorship. Before approaching any personnel situation, I put myself in their shoes and figure out how I should approach the person to create the most constructive conversation. My drive and enthusiasm in the workplace are contagious. This drive ensures that, whether I am in a formal leadership role or not, I am still a positive influence on my coworkers. As a mentorship-minded leader, I naturally seek out the best in people, then help them to increase their performance based on their strengths."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 11th, 2020

      Sales

      "AI am enthusiastic, adaptable, and thirsty for knowledge. As an enthusiastic leader, I want to nurture others to their fullest potential. I display adaptability by taking a positive approach in the face of change, even if my team doesn't always embrace that change at first. I love to be an example to follow and to guide others to boost their careers, which is why I spend a lot of time listening to leadership-focused podcasts and reading books on leadership. I like to take this knowledge and pass it along to my team and peers. Do you feel that my leadership qualities would be a good match for your organizations' culture?"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 11th, 2020

      Teacher

      "I lead my students by being passionate and charismatic towards new learning concepts. I encourage exploration and let them know that it's okay to make a mistake while learning new concepts."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I possess integrity, problem-solving skills, and self-motivation. I have integrity and when it comes to tough decisions, I am ethically and morally grounded and would not compromise others. I love to problem solve and try to figure out an easier or quicker way of processes without losing quality. Finally, I am self-motivated to do my best and I think this is important because as a leader you lead by example, and motivating yourself can lead others to be self-motivated too."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      Integrity, problem-solving, and self-motivation are all valuable leadership qualities. You could strengthen this response by providing a specific example. For example, if you have faced a tough decision at work when you showed integrity, you could briefly share that situation and how you exhibited integrity.
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