What does it take to be professional, to be recognized as such? I believe that it takes more than knowledge and skill. I believe it’s centered in your behavior, how you react to others and to challenging situations. I know people that have been faced with huge changes in their life, what most people would consider negative, and have continued acting as a professional. They didn’t slack off, they continued to over-deliver on what was asked, and they never complained even when it was obviously hard. What I’ve seen is that your true character is shown when you face difficulties, and that’s how I recognize a professional.