What qualities does a great leader have? Which do you possess?
The interviewer would like to know that you understand the qualities that a great leader should possess. Highlight your ability to work with a team and actively communicate. If you had a great mentor or supervisor in your past, feel free to mention something specific about what you learned from them.
"I believe that being a great leader requires a balance between working collaboratively with your team members while also being a consistent individual contributor. For example, we have a department project where everyone must work together to reorganize the supply closet, and each team member has an assigned task. I must strategically plan the work for the team and communicate productively and professionally for everyone to understand the goal. I also took on a small part of the project myself, so they could see that I was committed to the outcome. I learned this from a mentor of mine when I was starting out as a PA."
"Great leaders have the ability to delegate, lead by example, and teach and mentor others. Great leaders understand what motivates their team and are willing to accept feedback and suggestions. I possess all of those qualities, which I learned from my mentor."
"First and foremost, a leader should be able to get the team excited about the short and long-term goals of the facility. A great leader should also be empathetic, responsible, and reliable. Among these skills, I also bring the ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other physician assistants, nursing staff, and patients."
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Anonymous Answer
In my opinion, a great leader is someone very passionate, patient, cooperative, and a great listener. Working throughout the different clinical settings, especially as a medical assistant, I have developed these skills. As a medication assistant, I am always working in a team and sharing ideas with PAs, NPs, MDs, nurses, social workers, and my medical assistant colleague. I work with people who speak different languages; It required a great deal of patiently listening and communicating with them. I am always collaborating with teams and finding a way to help each other to succeed.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very nice answer! You are thorough and do a wonderful job highlighting the ways that you possess these qualities.
