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Stay Ahead of the Game: Being a Proactive Administrative Professional

 

Understand the importance of being proactive and how you can influence those around you to do the same.

If you're ending your workday with a sense of frustration, feeling like you've spent 8, 10, or even 12 hours putting out fires rather than making meaningful progress, it may be time to rethink how you approach your work. The feeling that tomorrow will be worse than today isn't just discouraging--it can create a self-perpetuating cycle of reactivity that impacts your productivity, confidence, and overall well-being.

Perhaps you've caught yourself thinking, If only they would... or They don't understand how much I'm already doing. These thoughts, while natural, shift the power away from you and into the hands of others. This reactive mindset doesn't just weigh on you, it affects how supervisors, peers, subordinates, and even customers perceive you. Over time, this can erode not only your professional reputation but also your attitude, energy, and sense of accomplishment.

This class offers you the tools and strategies to break free from the cycle of reactivity and step into a proactive mindset. You'll learn how to take thoughtful, deliberate actions that align with your goals, creating a ripple effect of positivity and influence within your workplace.

By mastering proactive behaviors, you'll not only elevate your performance but also inspire those around you to rise to the same level of effectiveness and positivity. Don't let reactivity run your workday--equip yourself with the skills to lead it instead.

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Faculty

Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier Training and Consulting, LLC

  • Founder and Principal, Cheryl Grazier Training and Consulting LLC, providing customized leadership, management, communication, customer service, and professional development programs for public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • More than 20 years of experience designing and facilitating leadership development, project-based learning, and organizational improvement programs across government, corporate, and nonprofit environments.
  • Extensive experience working with federal, state, and national organizations including the U.S. Navy, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Army, General Services Administration (GSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and numerous state agencies.
  • Frequent speaker and instructor for organizations nationwide, delivering practical training programs in leadership, communication, supervision, project management, customer service, emotional intelligence, and professional development.
  • Holds a Master of Science in Instructional Design and a Master of Public Administration; certified in DISC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), conflict management, and negotiation.
  • President of the Missouri 10-33 Benevolent Fund, a statewide 501(c)(3) organization providing immediate financial assistance to the families of Missouri public servants who lose their lives in the line of duty.
  • Contact: [email protected] | 573-353-1315

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