Our ultimate success as a discipline and as a profession is imbued in team spirit, team effort, team commitment, and team unification. Our greatness lies not in our individualities, but in the magnitude of what we represent as a whole. Professional pride can be exhibited in many forms, but perhaps none is as powerful as the presentation of self. The ability to exude pride in self and profession is a powerful tool, and, it can be done by even the shyest of personality types. 2.Take pride in total appearance.
First impressions are often the only impressions one gets to make.
If the first impression is the only impression one gets to make, it must be inclusive, comprehensive, substantive, assuring and inviting. It must reflect knowledge, ability, concern and interest, and it must suggest that a return visit might be worthwhile. Appearance can do that. Appropriate professional dress, i.e., suits, slacks and shirt, skirt and blouse, ties. 3.Self-enhancement opportunities and incentives.