The definition of the character quality of initiative is: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before one is asked to do it. The opposite of initiative is unresponsiveness. The idea that a person can survive and succeed in this world without initiative is ridiculous and wrong headed. Having initiative doesn’t mean that a person is pushy or obnoxious; it means that a person can see what has to be done and can take the personal responsibility to make things happen. One who possesses the character quality of initiative doesn’t allow circumstance or environment to get in the way and doesn’t make excuses for behavior, or inability to complete a task. One doesn't allow the roadblocks of life to bring one a full stop, but rather works to come up with a solution to the problem. Listen in and learn how to teach this quality to your children or students. 

The Bully Proof Classroom