Initiative: meaning and example
noun · In the sense illustrated below
Readiness to take useful action without waiting to be told.
Example sentence
“She showed initiative by checking the route before our visit.”
An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.
Putting it into words
At work
“Showed initiative by documenting recurring customer questions and creating a shared answer guide.”
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