{"product_id":"9781101516270","title":"The Professional: Defining the New Standard of Excellence at Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eA manifesto on what it takes to be a true professional in the modern world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By common definition, a professional is anyone who possesses the skills and knowledge necessary for a career-whether as a surgeon, a software engineer, or a plumber. But according to Subroto Bagchi, our increasingly global marketplace demands more. In a world where the foolish, selfish, and unethical decisions of a few have affected the lives of millions, \u003ci\u003eThe Professional\u003c\/i\u003e urges readers to act responsibly and reexamine \"business as usual\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By exploring a variety of professional dilemmas across many industries, Bagchi defines the qualities of true professionals and the attributes that separate them from the merely competent. These include: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Suffer no false attractions: It's always tempting to take the path of least resistance, but true professionals can separate the genuine from the phony. *Know when to say no: True professionals are not afraid to say no to things that are not worth their time, their energy, or their creativity. *Take the long view: True professionals understand that every action, decision, and relationship, no matter how small, can have a lasting impact.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077068964080,"sku":"9781101516270","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101516270_p0.jpg?v=1763687279","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101516270","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}