Top performers get things started
They don't wait to be asked; they get things started and involve others, even when they're not officially in charge. They lead or follow on-demand rather than by command.
They don't assume that other people are in charge who will tell them when they are needed and what to do. In leadership circles, this is often called "leadership from behind."
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