Take action even when no one tells you to. The single habit of initiative can transform routine workdays into meaningful stepping stones for your business and your life.

In this episode, Londina and Donna dig deep into how initiative builds momentum, creates influence, and leads to real leadership.

What you need to know

Initiative is more than doing your job—it’s about seeing what needs to be done and moving forward on it, even if it’s outside your comfort zone or not listed on your to-do list.

Procrastination is the hidden enemy here; conquering it means strengthening your habit of decisive action.

Londina and Donna share Napoleon Hill’s formula for building initiative: Do one thing each day that ought to be done without being told, find one new way to add value for someone else (without expecting anything in return), and share your journey of growth with someone else.

Initiative starts small but builds a foundation for both your business success and personal influence.

What you need to do

1. Every day, choose a single task that really needs doing—don’t wait for someone to assign it, just go take action.
2. Look around for one opportunity to add value for another person, expecting nothing in return.
3. Tell at least one other person about your effort, so you’re not growing alone and can inspire someone else in the process.
4. Remember: developing initiative happens in ordinary, daily work. Treat even the small things as practice for building this habit.

Your Next Step

Listen to the full building success habits series to keep expanding your tool set. Start sharing your progress and wins with someone you trust—don’t grow alone.

Next week, join us as the conversation shifts to the next cornerstone for success: enthusiasm.

Download the Initiative & Leadership Formula at donnakunde.com and print it out.

Commit to doing ONE thing daily that requires initiative. Small steps create big momentum!

✅ Look for ways to add value to others—without expecting anything in return.

✅ Listen to next week's episode on The Habit of Enthusiasm!

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01:09 Napoleon Hill's Formula for Initiative

02:02 The Power of One Definite Thing

03:43 Adding Value Without Expectation

04:53 Developing the Habit of Initiative

08:34 Positional vs. Personal Leadership

11:20 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics