Don’t Wait to Be Told What to Do: The Power of Initiative
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Sep 02, 2024
Don’t Wait to Be Told What to Do: The Power of Initiative
If you only do the bare minimum, your business will be the same. Taking initiative is how you level up.
Many entrepreneurs were once star employees, used to following instructions. That won’t cut it when YOU are the boss.
- Spotting problems turns into solutions: Employees complain, entrepreneurs see an opportunity to improve something.
- Anticipate needs: What will the client/customer need BEFORE they ask? Providing it = exceptional service.
- Nobody cares as much as you: Your business is your baby, don’t outsource the crucial thinking to others.
- Stand out in a sea of sameness: Initiative sparks innovation that gets you noticed by clients & partners.
- Attracts A-players: People with initiative want to work with others who have it too. Builds a stronger team long-term.
- Frees up your time as a leader: The more proactive your people are, the less micromanaging you have to do.
Describe a time initiative paid off unexpectedly in your business journey.
Pick ONE area where you usually wait for direction. What small step could you take on your own?