1. Professionalism Created by Andrea Nielsen, M.ED. Brigham Young University, 2013

2. Ten Ways to be Professional 1. Competence. 2. Reliability. 3. Honesty. 4. Integrity. 5. Respect For Others. 6. Self-Upgrading. 7. Being Positive. 8. Supporting Others. 9. Staying Work- Focused. 10. Listening Carefully.

3. Competence What does being competence mean to you? Be good at what you do Develop the skills and knowledge Be confident but not cocky Be willing to volunteer Be a part of professional developments Always seek to achieve higher goals

4. Reliability What does it mean to be Reliable? Show up on time Dependable Turn things in on time Show consistency Confidence Do what you say you will do

5. Honesty What does it mean to be Honest? Be truthful Don’t be afraid to communicate Be upfront about your values

6. Integrity What does integrity mean to you? Know your values Know your beliefs Be consistent in those Why is it important to know your ethical beliefs? Ethics

7. Respect For Others What does it mean to Respect others? Help everyone know they matter Demonstrate it with actions and words Be aware of others Show it even if you do not feel it Even if they are not there

8. Self-Upgrading Always seek learning Seek growth Be willing to adjust Never become old-fashioned

9. Being Positive Be optimistic Be a solver not a fighter Stick to the good things

10. Supporting Others Demonstrate your appreciation towards others Take the time to help Be willing to give of your time Be selfless Understand the professional steps

11. Staying Work-Focused Don’t let life overtake your work Don’t gossip Know the boundaries Remember why you’re there

12. Listening Carefully Truly listen to others Let them be heard Give time for explanation Be open minded