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Simple question looking for simple answers.
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Professionalism
Military Career Professionalism
Posted 12 y ago
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Minus the swearing, I would say being absolutely dedicated to the mission. Doing whatever is needed day or night, not waiting on someone else to do it becasue it's easier.
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Competence, pride and integrity. You need all 3 to be a professional at anything.
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Very broad question...I like it though. I believe that what makes me "professional" is what others say about me...former and current leaders, peers and subordinates. One can say that they are professional all day long and twice on Sundays, but if that is not how you are "received" by your audience, then I think that you may need to re-evaluate yourself.
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Being respectful, honest, and treating my soldiers, peers and superiors the way I would want to be treated. The old school way of being true to yourself and your uniform and country.
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Preparation, Dedication, Execution.
Applying the Army Values (or whichever branch you are from), and taking action when action is required, withstanding changes & adapting to most or all situations. Maintaining standards and not just learning from your own mistakes, but learning from others and applying them to your own leadership style so that you can not only give orders, but follow them. Being a professional is a life style, not a skill.
Hard to answer this simple question when it requires such a complex answer. Good job though.
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I think Aretha Franklin said it best R E S P E C T...
If you respect others, then all the other aspects of professionalism fall into place.
If you respect others, then all the other aspects of professionalism fall into place.
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1LT Nick Kidwell
Funny historical note: Otis Redding wrote and recorded the song, Aretha just made it famous.
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My work ethic speaks for itself, I believe in following the regulation. I try to ensure all my customers are 100% satisfied. I believe in putting the health and welfare of my coworkers before mine. I was raised and taught that you are only as good as the people around you.
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Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and personal Courage.
I know, a bit hackneyed, but it still stands.
I've also found that personal courage includes being able to tactfully tell anyone who is wrong that they are wrong. And when I say "tact," I am using Churchill's definition:
“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”
I know, a bit hackneyed, but it still stands.
I've also found that personal courage includes being able to tactfully tell anyone who is wrong that they are wrong. And when I say "tact," I am using Churchill's definition:
“Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”
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1LT Nick Kidwell
After re-reading this response, I would add to Churchill's definition.
They should not only look forward to the trip, but gladly send you postcards....
They should not only look forward to the trip, but gladly send you postcards....
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Your reputation, your reliability and the respect and courtesy you extend to the other professionals you operate with. Not everyone has to like your personality if you consistently perform as a professional.
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