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gracious professionalism 

This term was coined by Professor Woodie Flowers for the FIRST robotics competition. The definition has never been precisely outlined, but it's connotation is widely understood and may be summarized as this: "Competition for the sake not of destroying one another, but for the sake of bettering and improving both competitors as a result of the competition."
Lending a spare part to an opponent in order to keep them from forfeiting a match is a prime example of gracious professionalism.

professionalism 

any business practice in which happiness is sacrificed for success.
"Bill wears a 3 piece business suit everyday no matter how hot it is outside."

"Yeah, his dedication to professionalism will get him far in business...but not life."

or

"Stop leaning back in your chair. Where is your professionalism?"

"Sorry about that, boss. For a moment I forgot success is more important than comfort or happiness.

Professionalist 

A person who is professionally challenged.
+ Challenged with obstacles in life but still managing to overcome them.
I may have brain damage, but that doesn't stop me from achieving my frequent succession. To summarize, I am professionally challenged / a professionalist. - CWSPablitoJ

professionalismness 

Describes anger, but used to avoid admitting anger.
No, you cannot paint anger on me. I was trying to keep my professionalismness in and make sure that I speak out.

Profreshonalism

to be both professional and keep it fresh.
fuck those stale ass sound engineers throwing shade. where's the profreshonalism?
Profreshonalism by dill dozer February 11, 2020

gracious professionalism 

Don't be a jerk -Woodie Flowers
Let's say good game to this team even though we kicked there ass cause gracious professionalism :)