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Deciding and influencing

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  • Has anyone ever done you out of something you felt you truly deserved, like a promotion, reward, or recognition? How did you react, and what did you learn from the experience?
  • What factors do you usually consider before you decide on a major life change, such as moving or changing careers?
  • How do you size up a situation before making a big decision? Do you rely more on intuition or analysis?
  • Do you think being singled out for praise always has a positive effect, or can it create tension among peers? Why?
  • Have you ever been in a situation where someone tried to play you off against a colleague or friend? How did it affect your relationship with that person and the one you were being compared to?
  • Describe a situation where you had to work things out with a difficult person. What helped you reach an understanding—or what prevented it?
  • Have you ever been toying with an idea for a long time but never acted on it? What held you back?
  • Can you describe a time when you mulled something over for too long and missed an opportunity? What would you do differently?
  • Have you ever struggled to reason with someone who was being completely irrational or stubborn? What strategies did you try, and how effective were they?
  • Can you think of a time when someone tried to play on your emotions or good nature to get what they wanted? How did you respond?
  • In what ways can relationships or responsibilities tie someone down, and how can a person balance freedom with commitment?