Definition: A person who initiates actions and makes efforts to produce a desired result is said to be proactive. This is in contrast to a "reactive" person who waits for external events before taking action in response to those events.
Also Known As: ambitious, enterprising
Alternate Spellings: pro-active
Common Misspellings: proactiv
Examples: The proactive employees drive the customer experience by looking for opportunities to initiate conversation and build a relationship.
