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Whether we’re talking about local, state, or national elections, candidates or referendums, there is little in our discourse as polarizing as our political opinions. Discussions about religion can be equally contentious. In our country, we (supposedly) have the right of free speech, to express our views and make our opinions known. Thanks to the growth and speed of social media, as well as traditional media outlets, one person’s ideas and opinions can reach around the globe in a heartbeat. The passion behind people’s beliefs in these two areas can very easily be disruptive, as they trigger an equal and frequently opposite response from those whose opinions are different from your own. 

These days, there is little that divides us as rapidly as politics and religion. People become angry, defensive, combative, argumentative, and worse, over these two topics, particularly when  ...  (read more:  https://hanklondon.com/religion-politics/

Every few weeks we pose a question you might get asked during an interview and a suggestion on how you might formulate your answer.

This week’s question:

With this question, your interviewer wants to know how you relate to authority and leadership from others. Convey that you try to relate well with all your coworkers, supervisors and subordinates, and that you always listen carefully to leaders’ instructions and input, as well as show respect. You know that understanding the perspectives and expectations of department heads, managers, supervisors, etc., is essential for success. No one wants to work with someone with whom they are constantly butting heads. Explain that the more you know about those expectations, the easier it will be for you to satisfy the employer’s needs, and understand their expected outcomes to successfully complete assignments and tasks. Tell your inquisitor you understand that “learning to read” your supervisors, and understanding their hopes and expected outcomes may take a little time but you are more than willing to invest whatever it takes to establish and build strong, effective working relationships.

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