In this highly competitive world, one way to stay on the top is by becoming a professional. The word signifies quality and has been applied in different fields like photography, arts and Human Resources. This blog briefly explores the question - What it takes to be a pro?
There are many epithets for defining a pro - intellient and smart, atheletic built, career oriented and ruthless when it comes to making a decision. Professionals tend to be more rational than emotional. They don’t mix personal with their professional life. Even they do that it will be done in a discreet way. The always try to update themselves with the latest trends in technology and the best practices in HR.
Eventhough we treat professionalism as a positive trait, it can contain streaks of negativity also. To stay ahead in the race, professionals tend to dwell in negativity. They do things not because they want to do it but are forced to do it. They have something sinister in their outllook since they are always vying for the topmost position. They may have a Macbethian temper which propels their dreams and ambitions which vaults over the permissible limits. Do they always give value to the four golden principles of human interaction - Respect, Integrity, Ethics and Honesty.
Professionalism is a great force and the only way to make it positive for the indivdual and those around him is to channelize it and make it a highly personal force. A true professional fights his war not with the outside world but with himself.
