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The Initiative Gap – Why do capable teams wait instead of acting

The Initiative Gap – Why do capable teams wait instead of acting

by Florin Lungu | Jan 9, 2026 | Employee Engagement, Foundational Leadership, Leadership Strategies

Happy New Year! Many leaders tell me the same thing. “My team is smart, capable, experienced… but they don’t take initiative.” They wait for instructions. They wait for permission. They wait while problems stay unresolved. And eventually, the...

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