In this episode of Success Habits for the New Year, hosts Londina Cruz and Donna Kunde explore the concept of initiative, sharing insights on how it impacts personal growth and professional success. They delve into the key benefits of understanding and applying initiative across different levels. Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, gain confidence, or propel your business forward, this episode will guide you toward unlocking your full potential.

✅ Understanding Initiative – Initiative is not just about taking action but also involves assessing situations before acting, leading to more informed decision-making.

✅ Leadership and Initiative – Combining leadership qualities with initiative allows individuals to become leaders rather than followers, driving them to achieve maximum potential.

✅ Four Levels of Initiative – Understanding and identifying which level of initiative you are operating in can guide personal or professional growth, encouraging steps toward achieving higher levels of initiative.

"Leadership is never found in those who have not acquired the habit of taking the initiative. You must intentionally become a great leader by first becoming a good leader." – Donna Kunde

✔ Explore how self-confidence aligns with initiative and leadership in last week's episode on Self Confidence.

✔ Understand the importance of both assessment and action in effective initiative through segments of this episode.

✔ Reflect on the Level 3 trap of being caught in inaction and restructuring your focus to regain momentum.

✔ Evaluate your personal or team’s position on the Four Levels of Initiative and strategize an action plan for improvement.

In this episode of Success Habits for the New Year, hosts Donna Kunde and Londina Cruz explore the transformative power of initiative within self-leadership. They share valuable insights on building the habit of initiative and how taking control of self-talk can lead to personal and professional growth. Whether you’re striving to become a proactive leader, eliminate procrastination, or develop a mindset geared towards continual improvement, this episode offers practical advice to guide you on your journey.

✅ Mastering Self-Confidence and Initiative – Discover why developing self-confidence and initiative is crucial for moving from procrastination to proactive action.

✅ Awareness Through Auto-Suggestion – Learn how practices like affirmation and meditation can help you become more aware of your internal dialogue, enabling you to take decisive actions.

✅ A Formula for Initiative and Leadership – Apply specific steps and a formula to integrate the habit of initiative into your daily routine, ultimately enhancing your leadership skills.

"The more you practice auto-suggestion, the more you become aware of your thoughts, and the more you're able to take initiative." – Londina Cruz