Taking the initiative, is a good way to take charge of a situation, and lead it forward. Personally, I’ve always done that, whether privately, or on the job. Maybe it’s been due to impatience sometimes, but also to see things through, and because often nobody else is.

A recent example that turned out great, was when I was going shopping last week for a new dress, that I wanted to wear on Midsummer’s Eve, here in Sweden. While grabbing my size and getting in line to try it on, I noticed another woman also trying on the same. We gave each other a compliment for a good choice, with a laugh. Another woman, was standing before us, waiting for her turn to enter one of the dressing room stalls, whereupon she behind me, asked if there were anyone in them. The woman first in line, didn’t know what to do, or hesitated to, so I took the initiative to draw away the curtain to look in. It was empty, so I asked the woman first in line to enter that one. Then, I proceeded to check the others too, which all were empty! What would have happened if I hadn’t? How long would we have stood there for no reason? The dress fit well, so I bought it.

Do you like taking the initiative? How do you respond when someone else is? Are there times, where you could too? Try once, this week.