QUESTION 31 OF 35

Describe your leadership style.

There are many different leadership styles, such as participative, delegative, transformational, and authoritarian, to name a few. The interviewer wants to see if your leadership style aligns with the company culture and if you would be a good fit for the team. If you can find out the company culture and leadership style before the interview, you will be better prepared to answer the question. Review the company website and the job announcement to determine what they are looking for in a leader and formulate your response accordingly.

Suppose you determine that the company is looking for a construction manager who leads by example and is comfortable delegating tasks. In that case, you want to avoid saying that you are an authoritarian leader who is a dictator and leads by power. You want the interviewer to know that you will align with the company's values and provide the type of leadership they are seeking.

"My leadership style is transformational. I like to work with my team and inspire and motivate them to achieve their best. I like to lead by example and trust my team to do their work without micromanaging them. I believe this type of leadership style allows my team more room to be creative, innovative, and independent."

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