What leadership qualities do you possess?

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This question is designed to help the interviewer gain a better understanding of your definition of leadership. Some great qualities of a leader are:

- Being someone who people naturally want to follow
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Taking ownership of the team's errors and mistakes
- Excelling at motivating others
- Providing kudos to your team
- Knowing how to select and hire the right people to join the team
- Having a vision for the future.

"I first lead by example, which is my strongest leadership quality. I am also an active encourager and a great coach. I love to research and learn new skills and then pass that knowledge on to others. These are just some of the factors that will make me an excellent leader."

"I feel that I am strongest when motivating a team. Last year, I motivated my sales team every day, and we ended up being the top sales team of the year! I am also strong in the area of showing my team the big picture and gaining buy-in from them."

"I possess many leadership qualities that will benefit your team here at Company ABC. My most significant quality is my ability to see the strength in others and nurture those strengths. I have mentored many who have gone on to achieve great things in their career. I want everyone on my team to feel confident in their abilities."

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"A good leader is also a good communicator. I am also honest and fair and know how to determine what to do during a crisis. I take accountability for the success and failures of my team, and most of all, I want to empower people to succeed!"

Rachelle's Feedback

Your answer exudes confidence and more confidence! Great work.

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"I am a visionary. I am always thinking of the next-generation technologies and products that would influence the market and the world. I have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate my ideas clearly to others. I am good at putting together efficient internal and external collaboration teams, own the work I do, and take responsibility for my team whether the program fails or succeeds."

Marcie's Feedback

Great! Mentioning your interpersonal and communication skills, as well as your ability to build teams and take accountability will undoubtedly impress the interviewer. Other leadership qualities you can emphasize include empathy, integrity, confidence, humility, passion, creativity, and decisiveness. Backing up your assertions with an example or two would also bolster your answer. Good job!

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"I have always been someone that people want to follow naturally. I have been captain of many athletic teams and have exceptional interpersonal skills. As I mature in my career, I know that leading by example is a great way to get my employees to respect and trust me, which makes them want to work harder and be a part of the team."