A vision that is shared once and forgotten is not a vision. Show how you weave it into weekly standups, 1:1s, and project planning to keep the team aligned.
Strong answers: translate company strategy into team-level objectives, involve the team in shaping the vision, make it concrete and measurable, communicate it repeatedly through different channels, and connect daily work back to the vision. Best candidates discuss how they keep the vision alive over time, not just at a kickoff.
Tests strategic leadership. Candidates who can only manage tasks but not inspire direction are managers, not leaders. Ask: "How do you know if your team has internalised the vision?"