Quick Spoon: Proactivity might not be what you think

What does it really mean to be proactive?In this Quick Spoon, Ross reflects on a key insight from his conversation with business psychologist and author, Dr Joanne Gray.Many organisations say they want proactive employees, but we often confuse proactivity with simply being helpful or saying yes to every request.Jo explains that real proactivity is different. It's about spotting opportunities to improve things, taking initiative, and creating positive change before someone asks you to.Ross explores the difference between reacting to what's already happening and making space to shape what happens next.Something to Reflect OnAm I spending most of my time responding to what's already happening......or am I creating even a small amount of change for the future?Listen to the Full EpisodePowering Workplace Proactivity with Dr Joanne GrayPeople Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use.If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful.Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human.Full episode - Powering workplace proactivity with Dr Joe Gray – on Apple PodcastsFind Joe on InstagramThe Progress Lab | We’re on a mission to make workplaces work better, helping people & organisations unleash their potential.Connect with Joe on LinkedInJoe's website - Powering ProactivityJoe's Book - Powering Workplace ProactivityVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE