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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] In the workplace, I react the same weight, I will give people leverage to do what they’re supposed to do, but if they don’t , [b]I usually take it upon myself to do it because I feel like for the job to be well done I have to do it myself. [/b][/quote]

First off, I agree with PP that the fact that you can diffuse a difficult situation and not get confrontational is great.  (I am personally very confronational by nature and have had to put in great effort to not let it run my professional interactions).  Just think of examples that illustrate that.  I think getting a friend/trusted colleague to help you answer questions is a great idea.

Now, to the quote above.  Not only would I not bring that up in an interview, I would actually change your MO on this.  Especially if you are going to work at Big 4 (I am a former Big 4-er myself).  That kind of strategy will not serve you well.  You just can't do other people's work for them if they are not pulling their weight.  You will either not be seen as a leader (especially if you are interviewing for supervisory positions) or will get so much sh!t dumped on you that you will soon be posting the "help I am burnt out" threads.  If a co-worker is not pulling their weight, let your management know, or if you are a supervisor, then coach your team to get better results.  At Big 4, at least the one I worked for, as well as many other big organizations, when you get to supervisory level much emphasis is placed on staff development.  Believe me, there have been many times when I felt that I could do an assignment better and/or faster than my staff, but you have to resist that and coach them to improve, offer suggestions, constructive feedback etc.  
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