Mike Batts, CPA
New professionals, get ready! In one hour or less, you can apply a handful of simple, largely forgotten practices that could dramatically boost your career. In this little book, Mike Batts draws from more than 30 years of professional leadership experience to address the growing disconnect between the expectations of employers and the expectations of their new professional employees...a disconnect that often leads to frustration on both sides. If you identify with that challenge, then the powerful but basic practices that Mike describes in Reclaiming the Power of Professionalism are here for you. Mike explains these practices in a concise, straightforward manner...practices like maintaining character and integrity, properly handling mistakes, exhibiting proper humility and respect, being timely and responsive, effectively managing time and priorities, and more. Reclaim the Power of Professionalism and watch your career go to new heights!
Introduction
What is a Professional and Why Should I Want to Be One?
Inspiration and Calling
Character and Integrity
Handling Mistakes
Gratitude
Humility and Respect
Positivity
Professional Appearance
Timeliness and Responsiveness
Priority and Time Management
Afterword
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New professionals, get ready! In one hour or less, you can apply a handful of simple, largely forgotten practices that could dramatically boost your career. In this little book, Mike Batts draws from more than 30 years of professional leadership experience to address the growing disconnect between the expectations of employers and the expectations of their new professional employees...a disconnect that often leads to frustration on both sides. If you identify with that challenge, then the powerful but basic practices that Mike describes in Reclaiming the Power of Professionalism are here for you. Mike explains these practices in a concise, straightforward manner...practices like maintaining character and integrity, properly handling mistakes, exhibiting proper humility and respect, being timely and responsive, effectively managing time and priorities, and more. Reclaim the Power of Professionalism and watch your career go to new heights!
Introduction
What is a Professional and Why Should I Want to Be One?
Inspiration and Calling
Character and Integrity
Handling Mistakes
Gratitude
Humility and Respect
Positivity
Professional Appearance
Timeliness and Responsiveness
Priority and Time Management
Afterword
"Excellent-well written, straight to the point, and a quick read. Should be required reading for individuals entering the world of work. It would also serve well as a refresher for those individuals with years of experience."Phillip P. Blount, President | Phillip Blount & Associates
"Mike Batts is offering insights in this book that level the playing field and create common language for professionals in the workplace and in life. He not only communicates the how, but more importantly, the why!"Jerry T. Haag, Ph.D., CFP®, Chief Executive Officer | One More Child
"Mike Batts highlights several timeless principles for being a working professional in today’s world. Whether you are preparing a car for the road or preparing financial statements for the boardroom, these principles will elevate how others view your work. Clients and coworkers yearn for consistency and reliability from those who serve them. The principles provided in Reclaiming the Power of Professionalism assist with establishing and maintaining trust with those with whom you work. While following these principles is not always easy, I find them intriguing because they are free to implement, 100% within your control, and do not require years of technical expertise or training. For those reasons, I would highly recommend the book to young professionals starting their careers and more seasoned professionals who may benefit from a reminder of what true professionalism looks like."Casey Deyton, Senior Director, Financial Services | Chick-fil-A, Inc.
"A must-read for anyone entering the workforce. This short guide is packed with timeless principles that lead to success in any business. I had the privilege of working with Mike early in my career, and the lessons he taught me then—now shared in this book—still shape how I work today."Sean Cuda, Chief Financial Officer | Regal Marine Industries, Inc.
"In Reclaiming the Power of Professionalism: A One-Hour Guide to Boosting Your Career with Simple Forgotten Practices, Mike Batts revives the lost art of professionalism with clarity and simplicity. This straightforward and practical guide will benefit anyone who wants to fulfill their calling with excellence. Whether you are just beginning your career or approaching retirement, these timeless principles will serve you well. Indeed, values like character, integrity, humility, respect, timeliness, and responsiveness will set you apart in a world that too often treats such virtues as outdated."Ben Lovvorn, JD, Ph.D., Senior Executive Pastor | First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas