Initiative
Initiative, under the light of emotional intelligence, is the ability to take actions without direct managerial influence, to begin a process to develop yourself and others. Professionals with initiative recognize that in order to be truly happy, they have to take responsibility for their lives even when that involves making lifestyle changes, learning new skills, or developing new habits. They don't blame others or the universe for their problems, and they look for their own role in their current situation and their path of development. They also take the initiative in problem-solving and conflict resolution. They don't allow disagreements to fester or misunderstandings to linger. They take the necessary actions to clear negative ...
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