Which version of this candidate's story is strongest in demonstrating Be Bold?

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Meta Core Values - Be Bold

Which version of this candidate's story is strongest in demonstrating Be Bold? Version 1: "I noticed a security vulnerability in a system outside my team. I escalated it to the security team, and they fixed it. The fix reduced risk significantly." Version 2: "We found a security vulnerability and worked together to fix it. The team improved the system's safety." Version 3: "I discovered a security issue outside my team and took initiative to investigate. I developed a patch and coordinated with the security team for rollout. The vulnerability was eliminated." Version 4: "During a code review, I saw a potential security risk. I informed my manager and waited for their direction. The issue was later addressed."

AI noticed a security vulnerability in a system outside my team. I escalated it to the security team, and they fixed it. The fix reduced risk significantly.

BWe found a security vulnerability and worked together to fix it. The team improved the system's safety.

CI discovered a security issue outside my team and took initiative to investigate. I developed a patch and coordinated with the security team for rollout. The vulnerability was eliminated.

DDuring a code review, I saw a potential security risk. I informed my manager and waited for their direction. The issue was later addressed.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify scope -- outside own team (Versions 1 and 3).
Step 2: Identify individual ownership -- 'I developed a patch and coordinated' (Version 3) vs. 'escalated' (Version 1) or 'we' (Version 2) or manager-directed (Version 4).
Step 3: Identify metric or impact -- 'vulnerability was eliminated' (Version 3) is specific and strong.
Step 4: Confirm initiative and scope boundary -> I discovered a security issue outside my team and took initiative to investigate. I developed a patch and coordinated with the security team for rollout. The vulnerability was eliminated.

Quick Trick: I + scope + metric + initiative -> strongest Be Bold

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

Version 1 looks good but lacks clear individual ownership of fix; Version 2 dilutes ownership with 'we'; Version 4 is manager-directed.

Concept tested:

CONCEPT

Be Bold LP -- scope boundary + I + metric + initiative

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