Just do it - Initiative is important

In order to get any task done you need a desire to do it and someone who is taking the initiative to do it. Isn't it disappointing to see how many tasks get delayed or never done? There can be many reasons for this like unclear company policies, too many rules, missing self-confidence, people are afraid to do something wrong or to not have the backing of their Management chain. In any way the bottom line is tasks are not getting done and moral is suffering. If your team or organization is stifled by these "delayed" or "never done" tasks it is time to think about how you can reverse this trend. Energy and endurance is what you need to get tasks done and you want people who are self-motivated and consistently take initiative to tackle these tasks. Look for these people today because nothing will help you more than people who possess real interest and initiative. Check what people did in the past and how long it took them to pick up an interest and then pursue it with vigor. That will be the best possible indicator to determine what they will do going forward. Remember it is your job as a leader to build an enthusiastic team of talented people.