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Learn how to embody professionalism through competence, reliability, honesty, integrity, respect for others, self-upgrading, staying work-focused, and listening carefully. Discover practical tips to enhance your skill set, build trust, maintain ethical standards, and foster positive relationships. By following these guidelines, you can excel in your career and make a lasting impact.
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Professionalism Created by Andrea Nielsen, M.ED. Brigham Young University, 2014
1. Competence. • 2. Reliability. • 3. Honesty. • 4. Integrity. • 5. Respect For Others. • 6. Self-Upgrading. • 7. Being Positive. • 8. Supporting Others. • 9. Staying Work-Focused. • 10. Listening Carefully. Ten Ways to be Professional
What does being competence mean to you? • Be good at what you do • Develop the skills and knowledge • Be confident but not cocky • Be willing to volunteer • Be a part of professional developments • Always seek to achieve higher goals Competence
What does it mean to be Reliable? • Show up on time • Dependable • Turn things in on time • Show consistency • Confidence • Do what you say you will do Reliability
What does it mean to be Honest? • Be truthful • Don’t be afraid to communicate • Be upfront about your values Honesty
What does integrity mean to you? • Know your values • Know your beliefs • Be consistent in those • Why is it important to know your ethical beliefs? Integrity
What does it mean to Respect others? • Help everyone know they matter • Demonstrate it with actions and words • Be aware of others • Show it even if you do not feel it • Even if they are not there Respect For Others
Always seek learning • Seek growth • Be willing to adjust • Never become old-fashioned Self-Upgrading
Be optimistic • Be a solver not a fighter • Stick to the good things Being Positive
Demonstrate your appreciation towards others • Take the time to help • Be willing to give of your time • Be selfless • Understand the professional steps Supporting Others
Don’t let life overtake your work • Don’t gossip • Know the boundaries • Remember why you’re there Staying Work-Focused
Truly listen to others • Let them be heard • Give time for explanation • Be open minded Listening Carefully