Question: Do you have preferences of when you would use your leadership skills or when you would step up to be a leader, and when you would not?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

In what situations do you prefer to use your leadership skills? Can you give me some examples?

Follow-up questions:

How would you know when it’s time to step up as a leader? And when not to?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Management of Personnel Resources,Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Social Perceptiveness,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Management Level,Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Compassion/Concern for Others,Leadership/Command,Social Orientation (Work Alone vs Group Work)

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s leadership style (knowing when to step up and when to let others contribute as team members).
The candidate’s critical thinking skills as a leader.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s inability to know when to step up or let others contribute.

Sample Answer:

A leader should know when to take the lead and when to let others shine. I usually involve my team members when completing a task, and let them contribute. That way, they take ownership and feel motivated, knowing that they are valued. I step up when they are having difficulties or need guidance.

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