Initiative, which we define as: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it. It sounds simple, but initiative is one of the most powerful traits we can cultivate. It’s the difference between being a bystander and being a difference-maker. Initiative means we don’t wait...
According to dictionary.Cambridge.org, it is “the ability to use your judgment to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do.” Initiative is a close relative of initiate, which means to start something. Whether initiative is your strength or something you need to work on,...
Have you ever been the first person in a small group or crowded room to raise your hand to volunteer for something or take the lead on a project? Have you ever been the first person to speak up with a new idea or innovative solution to a problem? If so, you were showing initiative. Initiative is...



