Category: Ownership

Leaders are owners. They think long term and do not sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just their own team. They never say 'that is not my job.'

Tell me about a time when you established a vision for a team, project, or initiative when there was no existing vision.

How did you gain buy-in? What was the outcome?

Tell me about a time you took ownership of a problem that was not the focus of your organization

Why did you step into that gap? Why was it important to you? What was the outcome?

Share an example of a time when you took on a responsibility that wasn't initially part of your job description

Why did you decide to step up, and how did it impact the company? How did you balance this new responsibility with your existing work?

Describe a situation where you took an action that was outside your immediate team's scope

What led you to take this action, and what was the result?

Describe a time when you collaborated with another team to achieve a company-wide goal.

How did you ensure that both teams were working together effectively? How did you ensure alignment between your team's goals and the other team's goals?

Tell me about a time you saw a bigger opportunity than what your manager saw.

How did you communicate your idea? Were there any trade-offs between pursuing what was originally requested versus the larger opportunity?