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Question 16 of 32 for our Manager Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 32

Who is your favorite influencer in the management or leadership space?

"I have followed the work of Tony Robbins for years now and recently attended one of his workshops dedicated to modernizing the thought process of an effective leader. I have put a great deal of effort into molding myself into a great leader before even taking on my first leadership role. I am ready!"

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  • 16. Who is your favorite influencer in the management or leadership space?

      What You Need to Know

      There are many influencers in the leadership and management arena, and the interviewer would like to know your favorite. An influencer is a famous individual who is often the pace-setter regarding change and ideas in your industry. They may be someone famous, an author, the host of a podcast you listen to, a journalist, or a local business owner you admire.

      Some of the top influencers in leadership and people management right now are:

      - Simon Sinek
      - Lolly Daskal
      - John Maxwell
      - Gary Vaynerchuk
      - Tony Robbins

      Written by Ryan Brown on November 13th, 2020

      Entry Level Example

      "I have followed the work of Tony Robbins for years now and recently attended one of his workshops dedicated to modernizing the thought process of an effective leader. I have put a great deal of effort into molding myself into a great leader before even taking on my first leadership role. I am ready!"

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "My favorite influencer in the leadership space right now is Lolly Daskal. I recently read her book, 'The Leadership Gap,' which taught me a great deal about what makes an effective leader. Have you read it?"

      Written by Ryan Brown on November 13th, 2020

      Experienced Example

      "Simon Sinek's TED talk about the 'Three Golden Circles' completely changed the way I think about leadership. He says that leaders are responsible for the people first. When you take responsibility for your people or your team, they will in turn take care of the results."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I have taken several leadership courses through John Maxwell and am a big fan because his principals are so empowering. Another book I've read is Step Up; Lead in Six Moments that Matter by Henry Evans. This book points out that there are many situations both at work and in our personal lives that call for leadership, even if you're not the one in charge."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This book sounds very interesting! I like that you give a couple of options, and dig into them, leaving more opportunity for the interviewer to relate.
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