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Professionalism and Ethics Professionalism and Ethics Student name Norfolk State University SWK 199-51 Professional Development October 20, 2022 Professor Williamson-Ashe

Professionalism and Ethics 1 Professionalism, Ethics, and Leadership Professionalism is behaving, speaking, and dressing according to the skill expected of an individual. Ethics is built on the basis of morals and can be explained as the correct behavior used to handle a situation. Leadership is being a positive role model that influences and leads others responsibly. As a professional one key area from the NASW code of ethics I want to work on is competence. Focusing on educating myself and going more in depth to increase my knowledge within the social work profession is something I do not do often. But, as a professional, it is important to stay on track and up to date with resources and things going on in today’s society. As a leader a key area I want to work on is understanding the importance of human relationships. 1 I often do not speak up or try to build relationships. I instead isolate myself, when I could be helping others connect to another. Personal Values and Leadership Ideals A personal value and leadership Ideal I possess that will be useful in the social work profession is respect. Respecting yourself, colleagues, and clients will create a great work environment where everyone feels comfortable. Respecting others can also allow you to build trusting, influential relationships with your clients. Being empathetic is another leadership value that is useful in the social work profession. It will help you to authentically connect with clients and allow you to have a better understanding of where they are coming from. Being empathetic can be useful but also could be in conflict with the social work profession. It is okay to show empathy with regards to your clients,but sharing too much or going into depth could be breaking the code of ethics. Manage these conflicts by being empathetic 1 About . NASW, National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English#purpose

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