Professionalism - A huge attribute to success

What is professionalism? According to Webster's dictionary it's defined as "the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person." but what does that mean to you?

Professionalism is all about knowledge, skill, character, and responsibility. There are two important sides to professionalism, and that's to your clients and also to your co-workers. It's important to deliver yourself professionally to the people you're working for, but also who you're working with. When dealing with clients in interior design, or any profession for that matter, it may not always be easy. Professionalism means to be conscious of a client's wants and needs but also being able to constructively inform without leaving a bad impression. When working with people, conflict is almost always in a project's path, and that's completely okay and normal. However, the problem that most coworkers face is that they attach themselves to their ideas and work that they take issues dealing with their projects personally. It's very important for a designer to understand that they are not their work and learn how to both give and take criticism constructively. Using your skills and knowledge to know how to carry yourself professionally is very important in succeeding in your career path.