This document discusses the characteristics and behaviors of a professional. It lists that a professional acts with integrity and respect for their profession, maintains a broad perspective, and treats others respectfully. It then outlines several key characteristics of a professional, including maintaining control of work habits and environment, being prompt, keeping an orderly and clean workspace, preparing adequately, dressing appropriately, prioritizing safety, speaking properly and considerately, and having integrity and honesty. The document concludes that professional behavior builds reputation, trust, leadership opportunities, and ensures respectful treatment of others.

1. Professional Expectations and Behavior A professional : Is some one who acts in accordance with the integrity and prestige of their profession. Gains a broad perspective Treats others respectfully

2. Characteristics of a professional A professional maintains responsible control of work habits and environment. Self Space Relationships Duties

3. Characteristics of a professional Promptness Respecting others time and using your effectively.

4. Characteristics of a professional Order Neatness and cleanliness indicate better control of ones environment

5. Characteristics of a professional Preparation “ maybe the reason you’ve never seen her respond to an emergency is because there are none on her watch.”

6. Characteristics of a professional Appropriate Appearance You act like you dress, and you dress like you think. Appearance influences actions and reflects attitude. “ Outward appearance usually indicates inward tendencies.”

7. Characteristics of a professional Safety A mindset more than specific actions.

8. Characteristics of a professional Proper and considerate speech Casual conversation, jokes, as well as formal presentations

9. Characteristics of a professional Integrity and honesty “ The surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what you appear to be.” Socrates

10. Benefits of Professional Behavior Reputation Trust Able to represent the group (leadership) Treats others, and is treated respectfully