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Re: "Gracious Professionalism"
When I think about what it means to be gracious, the following quote comes to mind, along with some of my own musings from 2010.
Quote:
"We are like dwarfs sitting on the shoulders of giants. We see more, and things that are more distant, than they did, not because our sight is superior or because we are taller than they, but because they raise us up, and by their great stature add to ours."
Translated from the Latin Book Metalogicon, written in 1159 AD by John of Salisbury
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Quote:
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When we find ourselves honored above our peers we have two obligations to that lofty position. The first is to acknowledge the unseen giants that have aided our ascent. The second is to join those giants in lifting up others to even greater heights. Aaron Bailey, 2010
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Some other thoughts I've had on what it means to be Professional.
Professionals take responsibility for solving the problem, not punching the clock.
Professionals know their limitations and dont promise more than they can deliver. They do however deliver more than they promised. They also know when to ask for help.
Professionals are constantly improving their skill-set by staying current with developments in their field, and by observing or working with their skilled colleagues.
Professionals know how to collaborate. They use language that encourages a flow of ideas between colleagues. This includes giving credit to others and avoiding offensive comments that would diminish the contribution of others.
Professionals pay attention to the details. They know the cost of sloppy work, and the beauty of good design.
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Regional Wins: 2016(KC), 2015(St. Louis, Queen City), 2014(Central Illinois, KC), 2013(Hub City, KC, Oklahoma City), 2012(KC, St. Louis), 2011(Colorado), 2010(North Star)
Regional Chairman's Award: 2014(Central Illinois), 2009(10,000 Lakes)
Engineering Inspiration: 2016(Smoky Mountain), 2012(Kansas City), 2011(Denver)
Dean's List Finalist 2016(Jacob S), 2014(Cameron L), 2013(Jay U), 2012(Laura S), 2011(Dominic A), 2010(Collin R)
Woodie Flowers Finalist 2013 (Aaron Bailey)
Championships: Sub-Division Champion (2016), Finalist (2013, 2010), Semifinalist (2014), Quaterfinalist (2015, 2012, 2011)
Other Official Awards: Gracious Professionalism (2013) Entrepreneurship (2013), Quality (2015, 2015, 2013), Engineering Excellence (Champs 2013, 2012), Website (2011), Industrial Design (Archimedes/Tesla 2016, 2016, 2015, Newton 2014, 2013, 2011), Innovation in Control (2014, Champs 2010, 2010, 2008, 2008), Imagery (2009), Regional Finalist (2016, 2015, 2008)
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