self-direction

I began to wonder whether this meant he would lack self-direction and motivation.

Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011

I think ALL religions/cults exist for that very reason – there are those that seem to need some kind of “pointed explanation” for life, as they lack self-direction and/or self-justification at the time.

Scientology versus the Wikipedia 2009

According to the MacArthur Foundation, which awards what it calls "genius grants," the recipients are "talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits, and a marked capacity for self-direction."

MacArthur 'Genius' Grants Honor Humanities and Sciences 2010

Perhaps some aren't quite sure exactly who they are at the moment, uniquely positioned as first semester college students between the traditions and obligations of their life at home and the future of independence and self-direction that awaits them.

Neil J. Young: Studying Conversion: What Stories Count? Neil J. Young 2011

Perhaps some aren't quite sure exactly who they are at the moment, uniquely positioned as first semester college students between the traditions and obligations of their life at home and the future of independence and self-direction that awaits them.

Neil J. Young: Studying Conversion: What Stories Count? Neil J. Young 2011

I began to wonder whether this meant he would lack self-direction and motivation.

Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011

Unlike traditional lecture-style pedagogy, his course was completely project-driven with the goal of fostering 21st Century skills such as creativity and innovation, critical thinking, and self-direction, while simultaneously developing a student's media literacy and Spanish language skills.

Mirla Gonzalez: A Multifaceted Path Mirla Gonzalez 2011

Unlike traditional lecture-style pedagogy, his course was completely project-driven with the goal of fostering 21st Century skills such as creativity and innovation, critical thinking, and self-direction, while simultaneously developing a student's media literacy and Spanish language skills.

Mirla Gonzalez: A Multifaceted Path Mirla Gonzalez 2011

Instead, as the notion of a "career" shifts and individuals create joint personal and professional goals, recognition, self-development, self-direction, values-driven engagement and work-life balance become more important.

Global Business Shifts Call for 'Post-Heroic' Leadership 2012

Perhaps some aren't quite sure exactly who they are at the moment, uniquely positioned as first semester college students between the traditions and obligations of their life at home and the future of independence and self-direction that awaits them.

Neil J. Young: Studying Conversion: What Stories Count? Neil J. Young 2011