What are the rules for professionalism? I know there are many answers to that question and regardless of what organization a professional is a part of I would like to offer 5 rules for professionalism.
Rule 1: Make the decision you think is the right decision to make. A professional makes decisions every day that impacts other people. Make decisions that are right for all people.
Rule 2: Start something that needs to be started to help advance the cause. Professionals don’t wait to address important projects – they start them in advance before they become problems.
Rule 3: Ask for help whenever you want it. Professionals know they can do it all alone. They seek out help to achieve a better result.
Rule 4: Help others whenever you can (even if they don’t ask for it). Professionals are always willing to pitch in and help others with no strings attached.
Rule 5: Take time off to do something that inspires, excites and energizes you. Professionals understand the need to refresh to have a better perspective on their work.
There are more rules but following these is a good start.