## Question Tell me about an initiative you continued to advocate for even though others initially doubted it. How did you test your belief, earn support, and decide whether to persist or stop? ### Constraints & Assumptions - The skepticism should be reasonable, not a caricature. - Explain how the proposal changed in response to feedback. - Include a bounded experiment or decision checkpoint. - Persistence should not mean bypassing agreed ownership or risk controls. ### Clarifying Questions to Ask - Should I choose an idea that eventually launched or one I stopped after testing? - Would you like more emphasis on influencing or on experimental evidence? - Is a process improvement acceptable, or should the example be a product feature? ```hint Define a falsifiable next step Show what evidence would have caused you to abandon or reshape the initiative. ``` ### What a Strong Answer Covers - The proposal, the legitimate objections, and the candidate's conviction. - Listening and a low-cost test that reduces uncertainty. - Coalition building without pressure or hidden escalation. - A decision based on results rather than sunk cost. - Outcome and lessons about when persistence is useful. ### Follow-up Questions 1. What argument against the initiative was strongest? 2. What evidence would have made you stop? 3. Who changed the proposal in an important way?