That shift to a professional identity takes employees away from a self-sustaining, “me first,” mind-set into a mind-set focused on the greater good of the organization, a we-centric approach, seeded in professional values. But, organizational professionalism must be driven by leadership. Leaders decide how far they take an organization’s emphasis on professional values, whether through strategic initiatives that can revitalize an organization’s culture or brand, or through localized renovations to solve more focused problems like recruiting, retention, or process improvements. This role can be broken down into three core responsibilities that determine the degree of professionalism present in your organization: