Listen to the Conversation
Interviewer: What is your leadership style?
Greg: I believe that people work best when they have a certain amount of freedom. I want to give my staff clear goals and direction, but I prefer to let them decide what is the best way to achieve that goal.
Interviewer: Why do you think this style is effective?
Greg: I think it helps motivate people to do their best. If you micromanage people or just order them to do things, then they will not feel valued and they will not produce solid work.
Interviewer: What would you do if a staff member did something that you disagreed with?
Greg: I would give them honest and direct feedback and I would listen to their ideas and opinions. Hopefully, we would be able to work together and come to an agreement about what should be done.
Interviewer: I see. It seems like your management style would fit our company culture quite well.
Greg: I am happy to hear that.
Patterns and Examples
My leadership style is ____________________. At my previous company, ____________________.
- My leadership style is to be friendly and open with my staff. At my previous company, this style helped me led the most productive team 3 years in a row.
- My leadership style is to trust my subordinates and give them responsibility. At my previous company, this style was very effective.
I lead by ____________________. If ____________________.
- I lead by example. If I work hard and do things the right way, then my subordinates will see this and they will follow me.
- I lead by delegating work to my subordinates and helping them get better. If my subordinates can handle more work, then we can accomplish more as a team.
I think that a leader needs to ____________________.
- I think that a leader needs to be hardworking and also be able to motivate other people to work hard.
- I think that a leader needs to communicate clearly and trust their staff.
