3-2-1 Blast OFF! From the take off of a rocket to the onset of a race there must be a starting point! Without Initiative vision has no feet and makes no progress. Without Initiative the equation to a problem which need to be solved is not addressed.
Initiative is the evidence of leadership courage. It takes Initiative for a leader to step forward to a new frontier, a new product set or to develop an effective team.
When the wheels fall off, the forward motion of progress is stalled or objectives are stuck in the mud Initiative is the perfect tool to proactively seize the opportunity and take appropriate action to accomplish the goal.
The Little Engine that Could is a children‘s the book can used to teach children the value of optimism, initiative and hard work. Some critics would contend that the book is a metaphor for the American dream. When attending a Jeffrey Gitomer conference a few months ago, he suggested that every leader, manager and entrepreneur should own a copy and read it. In the case you are too busy to read it. There is a new DVD release of The Little Engine that Could. Find out how a crisis was resolved by an unlikely character stepping forward.
Another great sign of Initiative is to take action BEFORE things for array. True Initiative is bold enough to resolve issues, set forth proactive standards before a team and accomplish great things with minimal supervision. Without Initiative nothing happens. It is up to you to take Initiative
3-2-1 BLAST OFF!