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# ⭐️ Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit

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Leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly.
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* Tell me about a time when you did not accept the status quo.
* Tell me about a time you have to change the status quo.
* Tell me about an unpopular decision of yours.
* Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision
* Tell me about a time when you had to step up and disagree with a team members approach.
* Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a coworker
* If your direct manager was instructing you to do something you disagreed with, how would you handle it?
* Tell me about a time you received negative feedback from your manager/co-worker.
* Tell me about a time you were 50%/75% on a project and found you have made a mistake and have to change direction.
* Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
* Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
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