Taking the initiative at work is something I genuinely enjoy. By “initiative,” I mean bringing new concepts, ideas, methods, or processes to the table or stepping up to tackle some new, exciting, or challenging task that could be put off. It seems that it is not only my observation; this research [1] shows that taking initiative correlates well with job satisfaction. It might not be a direct cause and effect, but it’s a winning combo for me.
For instance, while being on the project with little trust, I decided to entertain ...
