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What qualities do you feel make a manager successful?

A great manager is someone to who people want to emulate. An active manager will have exceptional interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Talk to the interviewer about some of the qualities that you admire, and value, in a leader.

If you are applying for a management position, discuss the best management qualities that you hold. It's a great idea to draw some ideas from the company's job description as that document will have many useful keywords you can bring into the conversation.

Some great management qualities are:

- Accountable
- Invested in Culture
- Positive Mindset
- Perceptive
- Approachable
- Empathetic
- Honest
- Patient
- Decisive

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How to Answer: What qualities do you feel make a manager successful?

  • 8. What qualities do you feel make a manager successful?

      What You Need to Know

      A great manager is someone to who people want to emulate. An active manager will have exceptional interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Talk to the interviewer about some of the qualities that you admire, and value, in a leader.

      If you are applying for a management position, discuss the best management qualities that you hold. It's a great idea to draw some ideas from the company's job description as that document will have many useful keywords you can bring into the conversation.

      Some great management qualities are:

      - Accountable
      - Invested in Culture
      - Positive Mindset
      - Perceptive
      - Approachable
      - Empathetic
      - Honest
      - Patient
      - Decisive

      Admin Example

      "Most importantly, I think a successful manager should have great people skills. People are your most valuable asset and your ability to work with, get along with and inspire people to work well with you is critical to your success as a manager."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Sales Example

      "I believe the best type of manager leads by example at all times. They are approachable, hardworking, and fair. Also, they don't just talk the talk without walking the walk. It is irksome when a leader says that we need to put in the long hours but leaves earlier than everyone else, for instance."


      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Retail Example

      "In my experience, a manager is only as successful as their investment in their people is strong. A manager must care for their employees, and make sure they are growing to meet expectations. A successful manager will communicate expectations, hold people accountable for achievable goals and be the shining light that gets everyone fired up to do their best at all times. That means not taking favorites, and leading by example at all times."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Marketing Example

      "I think the most successful manager is someone who is firm but nurturing. I like a manager who is like a coach, always working to make me better and willing to teach me something, but firm and direct when needed."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Teacher Example

      "I believe it's essential that a leader identifies talent and nurtures it. I've seen far too many Principals and District leads choose favorites and let more talented folks go by the wayside, which is a shame for everyone involved. A leader needs to be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and always ready to roll up his or her sleeves and tackle even the smallest of projects to help out the team.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Manager Example

      "I read in your job description for this role that you are looking for a manager who is collaborative and energetic. I agree that these are must-have qualities for a manager to be successful. I certainly identify with these qualities. Some qualities that make me a successful manager are my strong listening and analytical skills, and my decisiveness when it comes to decision making."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe a successful manager should provide the team with the big picture, a view, and a vision of where we are going, while also focusing on results."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      These are all great factors for a successful manager to balance. Well said!
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