Ron Bratt, San Diego Debate Expert, on Professionalism

A professional attitude goes a long way toward establishing a beneficial career. Although each employer has their own expected standards of behavior, the concept of professionalism has the same basic meaning in most workplace environments. As an avid public speaker, you can generally apply a lot of what you know from making presentations and speeches to your everyday life and professional career.

Dress to Impress
In any presentation or professional setting, you'll want to make sure you're dressing the part. As a public speaker, you're likely used to following some sort of dress code, and meeting necessary standards when presenting. The same applies to your professional career. Always be sure to follow the dress code guidelines within your work environment. Whether it's business professional, or casual.

Take Notes
A new job involves remembering numerous details, as does making a presentation. While when making a presentation, you want to avoid reading directly off of your slides or note cards, having notes will often help you at a glance if you need a reference for one of your points. In the same, new employees should always take notes during training periods or meetings. Notes help an employee understand the job's basic requirements. Plus, an employee can study the notes at home in an effort to grasp the essence of the various duties. Employers value employees who take notes because note takers are serious about their new jobs. Furthermore, writing down notes helps an employee build a sturdy and organized foundation.

Early Bird
Most employers frown upon employees who start work five or ten minutes late. Arriving at the workplace on time shows an employer that the worker is committed to the job. It is also a good idea to show up a few minutes early during business meetings. Consider when you're making a presentation or a speech for a work event. You'll want to make sure you're prepared and early. Rushing last minute before a presentation will be very clear to your audience.

Manners Go a Long Way
Employees with good manners show their employers that they want to blend in with the general ambiance in the workplace. Politeness includes speaking in a positive tone, avoiding using foul language and being polite to every person, including supervisors, managers, other employees and customers. The art of public speaking can absolutely teach employees how to manage their manners in the workplace. It's a great way to understand proper communication and interaction with peers.

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This article was originally published on ronbrattdebate.com

About the Author

Ron Bratt is a CEO in the San Diego, California area. For many years, Ron has dedicated his life to helping aspiring orators hone their competitive debate skills. Capital Classic Debate was established as an independent LLC in 2012, allowing it to expand across the United States, China, and Taiwan.
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