Taking initiative is a big win for all involved and I would highly recommend it. Managers like initiative because it means you weren’t just standing around waiting for orders. You showed the ability to see an opportunity and the courage to act on it.
Furthermore, managers are very busy, they can’t do all the thinking and problem-solving. When someone shows initiative the manager’s cognitive load gets lightened and the underling earns trust, praise, and opportunities to show initiative again.
Win-win
Thomas Duggan 