Remember to leave your interviewer with the impression you are prepared to offer validation and empathy during difficult situations. Candidates that indicate that they will always encourage others to see the positive aspect of a situation without allowing the negative aspects to be explored may be excluded from future interviews.

"I am naturally a positive person. I like to smile and laugh, and I try to incorporate those behaviors regularly in a workplace appropriate way. Conversely, I recognize that challenges and struggles are real. In a team setting, I strive to validate the concerns of others and not look the other way simply because something has a negative aspect to it. Instead, I inspire trust in others by being honest about how I am feeling and then balancing those feelings by exploring the positive aspects of the situation simultaneously. I find this to be an authentic approach that generates more positive energy than simply ignoring the negative and always painting everything in a positive light."