Key takeaways:

1. Be careful not to confuse management and leadership. They are different roles with different focuses.
2. Leadership is the #2 question asked in job interviews. It's important to your employer because it shows that you’re committed, looking to advance within the company and wanting more than just a paycheck.
3. You can showcase leadership experiences outside of your job, e.g. when did you step in while on jury duty, in non-profit work, with your family, in your neighborhood, etc.
4. In an interview, you might be asked:

• “When have you delegated?”
• “Was there a time you saw a leadership gap and stepped in?”
• “Tell me about a time you were a leader…”