We all have a very clear image of what a businessman or woman looks like. There’s a level of mystic there. And it’s not their money or what they look like. It’s the full package. It’s professionalism. This post is going to dig deep into what that means and why it’s sexy.
There are two kinds of office workers. There are the power players with the grand roles, who ooze charm and are usually the company’s golden child. Then there’s everyone else. And everyone else is fighting a rat race. I think it’s obvious who you’d rather be.
After working in corporate America for a few years, it’s become clear to me what encompasses these heavy hitters. And news flash it’s not their diploma. Don’t get me wrong they’re all very well educated but it’s not that slip of paper that speaks for them.
If you’re looking to become someone who leads a platoon of people, constructs an empire, and changes the world… for the better of course. Then read this post so you can start adopting these traits now.
This post is all about what makes up professionalism and how it’s one sexy mother.
Professionalism
1) Being Decisive
Making a decision is not an easy feat.
The ability to absorb and understand your options in a way that allows you to determine what is best is something that takes practice. You can’t be rash and just follow your first thought. But you also can’t meddle away at an idea until you’ve profoundly confused yourself. It’s a complete art form and a necessary characteristic if you want to embody a professional.
A professional is a leader who people look to for guidance. And you can’t exactly guide others if you’re having trouble guiding yourself. There are also a ton of great things that come your way when you’re decisive. It opens you up to a world of opportunities. People will want to work with you. And you’ll have the ability to achieve more for the world and in turn yourself.
Once you make a decision you know when and where you’re going and eventually, you figure out how to do it all. If that doesn’t scream I’m in control of my life and I’m ready to take it on then I don’t know what does.
And having control is very sexy. It means you know your worth and you know how to use it.
2) Well Dressed
Being well-dressed means knowing how to present yourself. This is not about vanity.
We all play a role in life and we all know what those roles look like. A nurse wears scrubs, a lawyer has a briefcase, a banker has a tie and an artist has paint on their clothes.
These are visuals that signal to yourself and others what you dedicate yourself to and who you are. It’s a badge and it tells others how they can connect with you. Once you embrace your role and have fun dressing up for your part then you’ll become a magnet.
More work will find its way to you. People will trust you. And most importantly you’ll build momentum. This momentum will allow you to find your groove, your way of doing things, and this rhythm you invent is how charm transcends itself.
And charm is so darn sexy. It elevates the experiences people share with you and makes the smallest of tasks a million times more amusing. And it all starts with how you dress.
3) Confidence
This is probably the most obvious item on the list. I don’t really have to express why confidence is sexy, so instead, I’ll share how it impacts professionalism in the workplace.
When you work with other human beings you quickly discover what everyone’s comfort level is. There are those who want to be told what to do, there are those who like to do their own thing and there are those that are neutral. But eventually, we all need to work together and agree on one approach.
Someone who is confident will speak up for themselves and articulate what their point of view is and why. They don’t need permission to do this. They want to contribute to the conversation. And this is what makes the world go round.
A person who is confident has the ability to see what they want and go after it, in the most respectful of ways. Without this there would be no progress and growth is sexy.
I mean think of it this way. Do you like the internet? It took a lot of progress and growth for us to get to where we are now.
4) Organized
Organization is a practice that keeps us all together. Without it, no one would know how to play the game of life and there would be no point in anything we do.
As a professional, you need to be organized in order to keep track of what’s going on. When you’re able to plan and measure what you do, then you can work towards goals. And as you accomplish your goals, they’ll get bigger and better. Eventually, you’ll find success. This is how empires are built. People become addicted to reaching success and repeating the process over and over again.
Being able to see and take advantage of the things you can accomplish is so incredibly sexy because it means you can have anything you want in this world. And the realization that you don’t have any limitations casts a beam of power over you. You’re a force to be reckoned with.
In an office this means, everyone wants you on their team. Because you are able to make things happen.
5) Communication Skills
You ever meet someone that was so incredibly beautiful but then they opened their mouth and you thought “no thank you”? Or you ever meet someone that was ok looking but then they started to speak and you were left completely enamored?
Being able to connect with others verbally or in writing is an art form. And I don’t mean speaking grammatically correct or being able to recite poetry. I mean your relationship with humanity.
Your communication skills encompass your awareness of the world around you, your sensibility when it comes to inclusion and empathy for others, how you demonstrate respect, what interest you may have in others, if you’re able to listen and how you relate.
You’re communication skills ultimately dictate what every relationship in your life is going to be like, including the one with yourself. Needless to say, this is important in a workplace because you need to be able to connect with others.
As for sex appeal, who doesn’t want to be heard, understood, and respected? Communication skills allow you to draw people out of their shells and help them become the best version of themselves.
6) Collaboration
No man is an island and no one can do everything alone. We live in a world built on societies and communities. It’s a beautiful thing.
Professionals are people that know how to work with each other and when I say work with each other I don’t just mean just talking to one another. A great collaborator is someone who is able to heighten people’s strengths and assist them with their weaknesses. They are able to decipher what everyone is good at and connect everyone together.
It’s amazing when you put these people in the middle of a situation, they’re able to see the invisible threads that connect us all together and leverage them in a way that allows us all to succeed.
That is the kind of knight in shining armor we all need. The one that passes you the sword to defeat the dragon. Not the one that helps you run away from your problems.
7) Dependable
Last but not least we all want to know what’s in store for us. And when you’re dependable that builds trust and that leads to strength.
Imagine you’re invited to present at a super important meeting. The heads of the company see something special in you. And all that’s left is for you to present your thoughts on a topic your teams have been working on. You’ve done all the work and you know exactly what to do.
That meeting could lead to a promotion, landing a deal, or saving the company. Now, what would you think if I said those opportunities are available to you every day, but you just don’t see them? Well, that’s the case. People at work have a better idea of who you are than you could ever imagine. And you’ll only see it with time after you’ve proven that you’re dependable.
That’s why being dependable and trustworthy is one sexy mother. It’s your silent savior. It doesn’t come down from the heavens with a large billowing cape. It’s your own personal bodyguard that watches you from across the room.
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