Defining professionalism is like defining excellent leadership, it’s hard to pinpoint, but you know when you see it.

There are so many factors involved with being professional. You can begin to assess you own professionalism by taking a brutally honest look at yourself and answering questions such as:
     Do I talk behind other’s backs?
     Do I inspire trust?
     Do I need to be more presentable in my grooming and dress?
     Do I talk too much and not listen enough?
     Do I fulfill my commitments?

Take a look at the list below and see where you need to improve:
     Dress & Grooming                            Trustworthiness
     Ethics                                                   Discipline
     Listening                                             Organization
     Innovation                                           Courteousness
     Responsibility                                    Intent
     Character                                            Capabilities
     Punctuality                                          Responsiveness
     Respectfulness                                 Outward Oriented

We all have day when we just don’t want to be at work. The professional has the discipline to show up, give 100% and be at their best every day. They present themselves well, they inspire trust and rapport, they fulfill their commitments and so on.