This document provides 10 ways to show initiative in the workplace: 1) look for ways to improve processes and volunteer to implement suggestions; 2) adopt new policies and lead their implementation; 3) identify cost-saving ideas and share them promptly. It also recommends 4) helping colleagues, 5) volunteering for difficult projects, 6) anticipating obstacles and planning accordingly, 7) answering potential questions in advance, 8) being prepared through research, and 9) addressing problems immediately with decisive action.