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What does it mean to be a professional?

Professional: a person that engages in a pursuit / activity professionally

Professionalism reflects the conduct, aims, or qualities that mark a profession or professional person

Why be a professional? Whats in it for you?

Three reasons to be a professional:

Pride improve self confidence and create a support system

Respect admiration from others and desired by employers

Opportunities get noticed, be in demand and career advancement

Establish the rules

Teach the core principles

Provide reminders and reinforcement

5 Keys to being a true professional

Character is who you are and what you stand for

Attitude is your mental outlook on the world

Excellence is your commitment to the highest quality

Competency is your degree of expertise

Conduct is how you deal and interact with others

To be a professional, you must

Make a commitment to being a professional

Always do and say what you is the right thing to do or say

Look and act professionally

Take pride in your work

Learn your craft and teach it to others

Be accountable and responsible for your actions

Do not tolerate mediocrity

Do whatever you need to do whenever you need to do it

Do something useful to serve others

Continually invest in your own professional development and growth

Begin your quest on the path to professionalism