Tell me about a time you influenced the outcome of a project by taking a leadership role.

Take this opportunity to share your past accomplishments. Give yourself credit for your leadership by acknowledging the accomplishments of your team under your direction.

"I brought on a new, valued client. My higher-ups were pleased, as they tried and failed in the past with this account. Since we had such a good relationship, they put me in charge of their account and assigned me an entire team for all the facets it entailed. The needs of our client grew, and the account grew bigger. Before long, they promoted me."

The interviewer knows the VP of Marketing is a leadership role. How you answer this question is the key. Offer examples of instances in which you went beyond your role and expanded the sphere of your comfort zone.