This one tripped me up a little because my first instinct was to pick a story where I looked good at the end.
Choose a specific instance where feedback from a manager or senior leader genuinely changed your perspective on a project or situation. Use a STAR-like structure but emphasize the shift in thinking: describe your initial assumption, the feedback you received, how you processed and acted on it, and the concrete outcome that resulted from the change.
Pro tip: Show that you didn't just comply with the feedback but actively internalized it—explain how it altered your approach beyond that single instance, demonstrating growth and adaptability.
Briefly describe the project or situation and your initial perspective, including any assumptions or biases you had going in.
Explain what the manager or senior leader said, focusing on the specific insight that challenged your view.
Detail how you reacted—whether you initially resisted, asked questions, or quickly saw their point—and how you decided to act on it.
Explain what you did differently as a result and how it impacted the project or your work.
Summarize the results and what you learned, emphasizing how this experience has influenced your approach since then.
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