Tag: practice

Professionally speaking: is that speaking well, or is that being paid for speaking?

Speaking well: is that speaking without hesitation, notes or blasphemy, or is it speaking truthfully?

In what sense has Sir Alex Ferguson been a professional football manager?

There is a sense of professionalism which comes from a realisation which is personally transformative and attitudinal. This is the sense which is behind the religious profession through which a person gives themselves utterly because of that realisation and profession. Here’s my starter for eight about such a professional life. Can anyone help me to make it a starter for ten?

1. Professionals are driven by values that go to the core of their being. Their motivation comes from this inner sense of values.
2. Professionals profess those values in their practice.
3. Professionals enjoy their busyness when they can profess their faith, but become anxious when they lose sight of these guiding principles in their busyness – when practice prevents profession.
4. Professionals are preoccupied by their profession at all times. They occasionally switch off when fully engaged by something else.
5. Professionals choose an enabling lifestyle.
6. Professionals develop disciplines to make themselves resourceful and effective.
7. Professionals don’t count working hours or kill time. They are intrigued by opportunities. Kairos beats Chronos every time.
8. Professionals cultivate their values as best friends. Continuing professional development is not an option but a natural course of action.