Leadership Interview Preparation Interview Question Supporting References Response/Feedback Question 1 Caulfield et

Leadership Interview Preparation

Interview Question

Supporting References

Response/Feedback

Question 1

Caulfield et al. (2017) discuss the concept of “leadership as an art.” Can you elaborate on how you incorporate this aspect of leadership into your own style?

Caulfield, J. L., Lee, F. K., & Richards, B. A. (2021). Leadership as an art: An enduring concept framed within contemporary leadership. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 42(5), 735-747.

Question 2

Elswick et al. (2019) explore leadership within the context of school social work. How do you believe effective leadership styles differ between school social work and broader social work leadership roles?

Elswick, S. E., Cuellar, M. J., & Mason, S. E. (2019). Leadership and school social work in the USA: A qualitative assessment. School Mental Health, 11, 535-548.

Question 3

Samson (2015) emphasizes the importance of “practice wisdom” in social work leadership. Can you describe a situation where your direct social work experience helped you navigate a complex leadership challenge?

Samson, P. L. (2015). Practice wisdom: The art and science of social work. Journal of Social Work Practice, 29(2), 119-131.

Question 4

Peters (2017) analyzes historical and contemporary challenges impacting social work leadership. What do you consider to be the most pressing challenges facing social work leaders today, and how are you working to address them?

Peters, S. C. (2017). Social work leadership: An analysis of historical and contemporary challenges. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 41(4), 336-345.

Question 5

Choy-Brown et al. (2016) explore the question of whether social workers lead differently. From your experience, what unique qualities or approaches do you believe social workers bring to leadership roles?

Choy-Brown, M., Stanhope, V., Wackstein, N., & Delany Cole, H. (2020). Do social workers lead differently? Examining associations with leadership style and organizational factors. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance, 44(4), 332-342.

Question 6

How do you integrate principles of ADEI (Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) into your leadership practices to ensure a more just and equitable environment for social workers and the clients they serve?

DiMillo, V., Brown, A., & Harrington, B. (2021). Addressing Race in the Workplace: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Boston College Center for Work & Family-Executive Briefing Series.

Question 7

Samson (2015) highlights the importance of fostering a culture of critical reflection within social work practice. How do you, as a leader, encourage your team to engage in critical reflection and utilize its learnings to improve service delivery?

Samson, P. L. (2015). Practice wisdom: The art and science of social work. Journal of Social Work Practice, 29(2), 119-131.

Question 8

Looking back on your own experiences, what is one piece of advice you would offer to a new Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate transitioning into a leadership position?