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For Val Sklarov, professionalism is not performance, posture, or rule adherence.Professionalism is gravity — the consistent emotional field a person carries into every interaction. A professional is not the one who speaks well.A professional is the one whose presence reduces tension and aligns the room. The Neutral-Gravity Professional Presence Model …

For Val Sklarov, a career does not fail because of lack of skill.It fails when the load of responsibility exceeds the identity that carries it. A role is sustainable only if the identity of the person can hold the psychological weight of the work. The Identity-Load Compatibility Model (ILCM) explains …