initiative (noun)
initiative [ini·tia·tive | \ i-ˈni-shə-tiv]
Definition: an introductory step
Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/initiative
Sentence: “Dr. Epley and Ms. Schroeder found that when one person took the initiative step to speak to another in a waiting room, both people reported having a more positive experience.”
