Human Answer

TRAPS:

The two traps here are unpreparedness and irrelevance. If you grope for an answer, it seems you’ve never been inspired. If you ramble about your high school basketball coach, you’ve wasted an opportunity to present qualities of great value to the company.

BEST ANSWER:

Have a few heroes in mind, from your mental “Board of Directors” – Leaders in your industry, from history or anyone else who has been your mentor. Be prepared to give examples of how their words, actions or teachings have helped inspire your achievements. As always, prepare an answer which highlights qualities that would be highly valuable in the position you are seeking.

ChatGPT Answer

One way to answer this question in an interview is to speak about a specific person or group of people who have had a significant impact on your life and explain why they have been an inspiration to you.

For example, you could say something like:

"There have been several people who have inspired me throughout my life, but one that stands out is my grandmother. She was a strong and determined woman who faced many challenges in her life, but she never let them defeat her. She taught me that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. She also instilled in me the value of education and the importance of always continuing to learn and grow. Her determination and resilience have been an inspiration to me throughout my life and have helped me to overcome obstacles in my own career and personal life."

Another example:

"One person who has inspired me throughout my life is [Name of the person], a leader in [specific industry or field]. I've had the opportunity to work with them and learn from them, and I've always been impressed by their ability to think strategically and make difficult decisions. They have an ability to anticipate and react to changes in the industry and they are not afraid to take risks. They also have an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity and always put the interest of their team members, clients and company first.

They have taught me that being a leader is not just about having a title, but about leading by example and making a positive impact on those around you."

It's important to note that you don't have to limit yourself to one person, you can also speak about multiple people and how each one of them has inspired you in different ways.