Being told to "show more initiative" is one of the most common pieces of feedback junior fashion buyers receive and one of the least well explained. In this episode, Elisabeth Mac Hale breaks down what initiative actually means in a commercial buying environment, why it is so frequently misunderstood, and what it looks like at different stages of a buyer's career.If you have ever taken initiative and still been told it was not quite right, this episode will help you understand why — and what to focus on instead.Key TakeawayThe buyers who progress quickly are not the ones who do the most. They are the ones who notice the right things at the right moment and bring their thinking forward in a way that is useful. That is the version of initiative that gets you promoted.Links & Resources:Take the free Buyer-Ready Assessment: ⁠https://designdirectiveme.com/buyer-ready-assessment⁠Online Buying Course: ⁠Thrive in Fashion Buying⁠Connect with Elisabeth:Podcast: Thrive in Fashion Buying and Merchandising on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and You Tube or wherever you listen to your podcastsInstagram: ⁠@designdirectivedubai⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Elisabeth Mac Hale⁠Website : ⁠The Design Directive⁠ If this episode was useful, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps the show reach more buyers who need it. And share it with someone who has a review coming up.

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