What is the number one quality that will contribute to your success as our new manager?

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There are many excellent qualities that a successful manager should possess. These traits include honesty, integrity, ambition, and enthusiasm. The hiring manager wants to know what you believe to be the number one quality that will contribute most to your success in this role. When responding, describe a quality that you know will resonate with the interviewer. You can achieve this by choosing a unique, memorable, and personalized approach to the hiring company's needs.

"While preparing for this interview, I conducted a lot of research on Company ABC, its mission and values, and its goals for the years ahead. One common theme that I found was continued inclusion and diversity for this company's employees. The number one quality I can bring to this organization that will contribute to my success as your manager and the company's success as a whole is my natural ability to be inclusive of others. I have supported my current company's diversity and inclusion efforts in a variety of ways. One significant example was when our company planned the mass hiring of over 100 individuals in its technical department. I suggested that we find and hire an independent diversity mentor to inspire us to look at our new talent attraction strategy without bias. Our company leaders agreed, and this resulted in a much stronger team that has taken our company further than ever before. If hired, I will eagerly support your organization's diversity and inclusion efforts by rethinking policies, educating others through trustworthy resources, making mindful decisions, and encouraging more diverse hires."

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"The quality that I believe will most contribute to my success as a new manager would be my natural ability to be aware of the world around me and attuned to the environment.

I am very aware of myself and the people around me. So I can understand and appreciate the different perspectives everyone has.

I always look for new opportunities by listening to what others have to say. It is important to be a good listener, no matter your role, and to not be afraid to do things differently. By being attuned to those around me I am able to sense when something is amiss, knowing when balancing the task and the relationships need adjustment, to work towards a productive cohesive team."