Book Suggestion: The Professional by Subroto Bagchi - Mahathee Dandibhotla
26th May 2022
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Mahathee Dandibhotla
Project Lead Quality

Talk Description
A book that has had an impact on my career: The Professional by Subroto Bagchi.
A manifesto on what it takes to be a true professional in the modern world. 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, The Professional urges readers to act responsibly and reexamine "business as usual".
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:
- Suffer no false attractions: It's always tempting to take the path of least resistance, but true professionals can separate the genuine from the phoney.
- 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
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- How this book can help you with your career
Project Lead Quality
I'm Mahathee and I work as Senior Engineering Lead Quality at Persistent Systems Hyderabad, India.
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