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Chapter 2:
Working in the Swamp
The Professional Gator: At its root, the word collegiality means the
Teamwork, Collegiality, and relationship between colleagues. When we work
in a collegial manner, we strive to understand
Respect that we have a common purpose
and we respect one another’s
Professionalism is a reflection abilities, roles, and contributions.
of how you conduct yourself
on the job. Being a professional Treating all of your colleagues
does not mean wearing a suit with respect is also essential to
or possessing a college degree. an efficient and effective working
Professionalism is reflected in environment. Respect does not
your demeanor, accountability, “So for a while, they sat mean you have to be friends, but
ethics, competence, reliability, peacefully in the swamp, it does mean that you have to be
and so much more. considerate of other people’s space,
listening…while the little viewpoints, abilities, beliefs, and
No matter what you do at panther slurped happily personalities. Being respectful starts
UF, the expectations UF has and the emerald leaves with the recognition that everyone is
for you should be clear and overhead shimmered and worthy of respect. Respect is one of
reasonable. To help create, shook in the sunlight.” those sentiments that, if you share it
maintain, and grow a positive —Carl Hiaasen, and display it, you are more likely to
work environment, the first journalist, author, Florida receive it in return. Win, win.
step is to embrace the notion native, and UF graduate
of teamwork. Teamwork does Whenever you are working on
not mean just working well with behalf of UF, you are, in a sense,
the people you like and on the UF. When you make an impression,
projects you enjoy. Teamwork also requires make it a positive one! Your actions should instill
cooperation and diligence in working with others a sense of pride in yourself, your peers, and
in many aspects of your job. anyone affiliated with The Gator Nation.
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