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Professionalism Is for Everyone

 
 

 

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Professionalism Is for Everyone

 

   
 

from Page 1  (Professionalism Is for Everyone)  "Regardless of its size or nature, every job can be performed in a professional manner. ...  When you do your work professionally, people take notice.  People notice because professionals perform what often are ordinary jobs in extradordinay ways. ... Professionals add a little extra to everything they do." 

"Some might argue that being professional takes too much work or is too restrictive.  They may think it is easier to do just enough to get by.  The problem with this is that the goal is not to put as little into life as you can.  The goal is to get as much out of life as possible."

 
     
   
   
     
 

from Page 14  (Character/Being Responsible and Accountable)  "Professionals are responsible for their actions and their work.  They understand their roles and responsibilities and they are accountable for them.  They discharge their duties properly, in a timely manner.  They are self-starters."  

"If, as sometimes happens, professionals make mistakes, fail to do something, or do something in error, they accept responsibility for their actions and hold themselves accountable  They do not dodge blame, offer excuses, or dwell on their errors.  They admit their mistakes, learn from them, and move on to the future." 

 
   
   
   
     
 

from Page 25 (Attitude/The Professional Approach/Dos and Don'ts) 

DO:

  • Start being a professional right now.
  • Express your energy and enthusiasm.
  • Take responsibility for your personal development.
  • Seek out a mentor to guide your growth.

DON'T:

  • Wait for some dream job before you start being professional .
  • Dwell on setbacks or obstacles.
  • Assume that someone else will take care of you.
 
 
     
   
   
     
 

from Page 38   (Excellence/Continual Improvement)  "Professionals understand that they cannot stand still.  They know if they continue to do the same thing the same way they have been doing it, they soon will be overtaken by circumstances.  Others will pass them by.  They therefore put themselves on a track of continuous learning and growth." 

"Professionals appreciate the reality that while quantum leaps sometimes take place, improvements and innovations mostly come about by continually taking many small, steady steps over time."

 
     
   
   
     
 

from Page 67 (Conduct/A Touch of Class/Dos and Don'ts) 

DO:

  • Develop your own unique sense of style and class.
  • Pay attention to details.
  • Turn ordinary events into extraordinary occasions.
  • Offer sincere praise and compliments for exceptional work, extra effort, and notable accomplishments.

DON'T:

  • Fake sincerity or quality.
  • Be judgmental.
  • Deprive anyone of hope.
 
       
   
   
   
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