When you think of Marines, “independent” might not be the first adjective that comes to mind. But these elite teams, just like any company today, function best when composed of self-starters. People with what psychologists call an “internal locus of control” that drives them to take accountability for getting the job done. But the term “self-starter” is misleading. It implies a type of person with a natural tendency to hold herself accountable for making tough decisions. While some might b...