Can I lead the Army of One?
Do I have what it takes to lead myself to do what’s next or am I going to wait for someone else to show me the way?
Are you going to take the time to teach yourself a new skill, pushing yourself through all those awkward stages of learning, failure and frustration to get there?
Initiative is the singular form of leadership and it’s the basis for your own personal growth that can be only directed by you. Whether you’re cranking out code or leading a team, Initiative is what wakes you up in the morning or will keep you up at night when you need to learn finish that last online course, compile that last build or fix that bug that’s been staring you in the face for days, mocking your every action.