Question 1. Who (or what) motivated you to become a manager?
Question 2. What are the most important personality traits/characteristics for a manager to have in your organization/company/industry?
Question 3. Describe your typical workday. How far in advance do you plan for day-to-day work responsibilities? What is your strategy for dealing with emergency or unplanned situations?
Question 4. How do you balance your role as a manager with your personal life?
Question 5. What types of characteristics/qualities do you prefer in your employees?