Avoid techniques that only demonstrate one specific style of inspirational or leadership behavior. Interviewers are interested in hiring candidates with the ability to deploy various techniques that align with the unique members of each team they work with.

"I use a number of techniques to inspire performance within a team. First, I believe it is wrong to ask my teammates to do anything I am unwilling to do myself. I continually monitor my own contributions, I own my mistakes, and I take steps to improve. If we have a superstar performer on the team, I look to match their pace. If not, I set the bar myself.

Secondly, I like to ask individuals what motivates them and what type of environment they thrive in. I use the information I gather to change up the approach I take so that there is a solid fit for everyone over time. This may include things like offering praise for a job well done, developing challenges or milestones to meet, introducing new things to learn, continual progress checks, taking a hands-off approach, protecting the team from outside influences, team building activities, time off rewards, etc.

Finally, I like to meet with my team regularly to discuss openly what is working well and what we need to improve upon. I ensure them that we have those conversations in a comfortable way in which everyone understands we are accountable for success as a team. Taking the time to discuss issues and develop a plan to avoid them in the future really helps to clear the air and inspire continual transformation."