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Professionalism was never about competence.

· Gail Weiner · July 10, 2026, 12:02 p.m.
corporate-culture trustworthiness Historical Analysis Professionalism
Summary
The article argues that professionalism is misunderstood as mere competence, asserting that it actually encompasses visible proxies for trustworthiness developed throughout history, reflecting societal norms rather than actual capability.
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