own initiative
- self-starterOne with initiative
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- driveOperate a vehicle
- independenceFreedom from external control
ambition · hustle · entrepreneurial · bold · resourceful · gumption · moxie · spark · grit · autonomy · volunteer · unprompted · self-directed · pioneering · trailblazing · spunk · enterprise · courage
source of action
own initiativeorders
Instructions to obey
instructions · command · mandate · directive · dictation
agency and autonomy
own initiativeobedience
Compliance with authority
subordination · passivity · submission · deference · coercion