15 Common Leadership Interview Questions:
- Can you tell me about a time when you demonstrated leadership skills?
- How do you monitor the performance of the people that you have to lead?
- Are you able to delegate responsibilities efficiently?
- How would you describe your leadership style?
- What can you do to motivate a team?
- What values are most important to you as a leader?
- Are you able to collaborate with others and accept new ideas?
- How do you handle disagreements with co-workers?
- Who is your favorite leader? Why?
- Are you more comfortable with verbal or written communication?
- How do you respond to criticism?
- Can you tell me about a time when you solved a problem for your employees/employer?
- How do you measure your performance at work?
- What strengths would you bring to this particular job?
- How well do you know our organization? What changes would you seek to make if you worked here?
Final Thoughts:
With the right questions, you will be able to identify and hire the best candidate for a leadership-related role in your company.
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