Professionalism is
essential in the business and non business world and it reaches so much farther
than simply dressing up for work. Chris
Joseph and J. L. Dowey both agreed that professionalism extends past the formal
meeting setting. They discussed professionalism
and how it can define an individual. First, professionals display confidence but
lack cockiness (Joseph). Second,
professionals display qualities of honesty and integrity (Dowey).
Confident
employees excel in a business environment. Individuals of influence need to exhibit
confidence in order to persuade others to join them in ideas, thoughts, or
plans. Confidence is an attractive
quality to have but can be over-shadowed by arrogance. Being polite and well-spoken while
interacting with customers, superiors, or co-workers is essential (Joseph).
Characteristic
traits of honesty and integrity will show that employers can trust their
employees. Those that never compromise
their values will do the right thing even when it means taking the harder road
(Dowey). Those that keep their word will
be a huge asset to a company and will be highly respected by their co-workers.
These
qualities are not only important in the business world but also in all non business
settings we may be in. Confidence will
carry an individual a long way but can be taken as arrogance if displayed in
the wrong way. Honesty and integrity
will allow others to trust their employees and allow opportunities for growth. When
an individual can posses characteristic traits of professionalism, that
individual will have the keys to succeed in any business setting they will find
themselves in.
References
Joseph, C. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/10-characteristics-professionalism-708.html
Dowey, J. L. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/professionalism.htm