Tell me about a time when you influenced the outcome of a project by taking a leadership role.

Leadership means being able to influence people and outcomes in any situation. Describe a time when you used your leadership skills to positively impact the outcome of a project. Share what the project entailed and what you did to help advance the project. Keep in mind that your example can be about a time you were officially in a leadership role or a time when you stepped up and assumed a leadership role in a group. Either example should demonstrate the leadership abilities the organization is seeking in a board chairperson.

"In a previous role, I was assigned to a group that was tasked with helping a client restructure their organization. There was no identified project leader, so we lacked accountability with staying on task and meeting milestones. Because I was dedicated to completing the project successfully, I assumed the leadership role in the group. I did check-ins with the team to encourage open communication and ensure we were on schedule to meet the deadline. We were able to meet the client's needs successfully and on time, and everyone appreciated my effort in keeping us all on schedule."