Professionalism ….at workplace

Where do we start? What does professional mean? An occupation requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation Conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession

Teamwork Teamwork is the single most important vital sign of the health of the organization or agency. Everyone’s participation and input is critical to successful implementation.

A-Team B Team Proactive Confident Negative Positive Reactive Competent Compassionate Communicative Team spirit Teachers Trust Does what it takes Sense of humor Negative Reactive Confused Lazy Late Poor communications Constant complainer Can’t do Always surprised

Professionalism is: Having an awareness of how your actions, body language, and words affect others

Professionalism is: Being fully accountable for one’s actions Utilizing kindness, compassion, intelligence, and direct communication to lead others Learning to master a mindful, calm response to an emergency

Professionalism is NOT: Blaming others for your mistakes or poor response

Professionalism is NOT: Losing your composure in chaos “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” Unknown

Words to live by…. “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” Thomas Paine “In adversity, remember to keep an even mind.” Horace

My favorites “Little things affect little minds.” Benjamin Disraeli “Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel.” G.K. Chesterton

Why do we struggle with this??? Attitude Ego Fear Seniority Confusion Poor impulse control

What is your definition of professionalism?

Thank You My definition goes like: “Wearing Nike since you are working for it, even you have fallen in love with Adidas” Thank You