10. The Four Levels of Initiative to Achieve Success

Cultivating the Success Habit of Initiative

In this episode of the IBGR Network, hosts Londina Cruz and Donna Kunde discuss the success habit of initiative as part of their 'Success Habits for the New Year' series. They emphasize the importance of assessing before initiating actions and exploring the four levels of initiative: doing the right thing without being told, doing it when told once, being motivated by necessity, and completely lacking initiative. They also underline the synergy between initiative and leadership, suggesting that true leadership is grounded in proactive habits and intentional purpose. The episode provides insights into building these qualities to reach maximum potential and overcome common pitfalls such as falling into complacency or the trap of storytelling.

00:00 Introduction to IBGR Network

01:02 Segment Two: What You Need to Know

02:42 Understanding Initiative and Leadership

04:30 Levels of Initiative

06:02 Building the Habit of Initiative

11:19 Conclusion and Next Steps