describe-a-time-you-had-to-say-no-to-a-request-from-a-colleague-or-leader
▸ WHAT IT REVEALS
Boundary-setting, prioritization, professional courage.
▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE
Clear reasoning, communicated respectfully, offered an alternative or timeline.
▸ RED FLAGS
Said yes to everything, or said no in a way that damaged the relationship.
▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE
How did they respond, and how did you handle that?