Specific · Courage

Taking Initiative

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Taking Initiative?

The tendency to act before being asked, to see what needs doing and do it without waiting for external prompting. Proactive people create momentum rather than waiting for it.

When you might feel taking initiative

Taking Initiative is a specific form of initiative, which itself is a type of courage. You might experience this feeling in situations where courage is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define taking initiative.

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