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Unit 1 Learning Activities<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I have to confess that I hadn’t had the opportunity or reason to contemplate my worldview, much less put it in writing. This activity made me reflect on my worldview.\u00a0 Merriam-Webster describes worldview as ‘a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint’; for the purpose of this post we will assume this is one’s individual standpoint.\u00a0As per\u00a0G. K. Chesterton \u201cthe most practical and important thing about a man is his view of the universe\u201d (1986, p. 41).\u00a0I believe there is a conscious or subconscious set of beliefs and values that determines most, if not all, our decisions and interactions; and this is my interpretation of the idea of worldview.<\/p>\n<p>As per Valk et al (2015), leadership study “encourages awareness of one\u2019s own view or vision of life as a means to better engage with others. ” In my case, my decisions as a leader are not much different from my decisions as a human being, In terms of my personal interactions, my decisions are based on empathy. I strive to ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you ‘ . In a professional or organizational context I tend to make decisions depending on what works for the larger good. I also tend to be frugal and try to do the most with the least.\u00a0 Valk et al (2015) state that\u00a0” One\u2019s view of the world is initially shaped by the immediate context out of which one emerges\u2014family, community, social, and cultural environments.” If we added religion to this statement, it would explain the basis of my worldview in totality. In this sense I agree with the authors that one’s worldview influences our process of seeking answers. I grew up in a culture and society that has limited resources, and that has made me very averse to waste. I also belong to a religion that believes in sharing and kindness, hence my empathetic approach to leadership. Having said that, I would like to argue that not all decisions made by one are based on their worldview, especially in our professional lives. I for one can confirm that a lot of my decisions are based on hard -core research, expert opinion , best practices or company policy.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes our worldview conflicts with company policy or professional expectation. How does one reconcile the two ? What if one had to choose one or the other?<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>References<\/p>\n<p>Chesterton, G. K. (1986). The collected works of G. K. Chesterton (Vol. 1). San Francisco, CA: Ignatius.<\/p>\n<p>Valk, J.; Belding, S.; Crumpton, A.; Harter, N.; Reams, J. (2011). Worldviews and Leadership: Thinking and acting the bigger pictures. Journal of Leadership Studies. Summer2011, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p54-63.<\/p>\n<p>Merriam-Webster. Retrieved Jan 2, 2018 from https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/worldview. 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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I have to confess that I hadn’t had the opportunity or reason to contemplate my worldview, much less put it in writing. This activity made me reflect on my worldview.\u00a0 Merriam-Webster describes worldview as ‘a comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world especially from a specific standpoint’; for the purpose of this post we will assume this is one’s individual standpoint.\u00a0As per\u00a0G. K. Chesterton \u201cthe most practical and important thing about a man is his view of the universe\u201d (1986, p. 41).\u00a0I believe there is a conscious or subconscious set of beliefs and values that determines most, if not all, our decisions and interactions; and this is my interpretation of the idea of worldview.<\/p>\n<p>As per Valk et al (2015), leadership study “encourages awareness of one\u2019s own view or vision of life as a means to better engage with others. ” In my case, my decisions as a leader are not much different from my decisions as a human being, In terms of my personal interactions, my decisions are based on empathy. I strive to ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you ‘ . In a professional or organizational context I tend to make decisions depending on what works for the larger good. I also tend to be frugal and try to do the most with the least.\u00a0 Valk et al (2015) state that\u00a0” One\u2019s view of the world is initially shaped by the immediate context out of which one emerges\u2014family, community, social, and cultural environments.” If we added religion to this statement, it would explain the basis of my worldview in totality. In this sense I agree with the authors that one’s worldview influences our process of seeking answers. I grew up in a culture and society that has limited resources, and that has made me very averse to waste. I also belong to a religion that believes in sharing and kindness, hence my empathetic approach to leadership. Having said that, I would like to argue that not all decisions made by one are based on their worldview, especially in our professional lives. I for one can confirm that a lot of my decisions are based on hard -core research, expert opinion , best practices or company policy.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes our worldview conflicts with company policy or professional expectation. How does one reconcile the two ? What if one had to choose one or the other?<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>References<\/p>\n<p>Chesterton, G. K. (1986). The collected works of G. K. Chesterton (Vol. 1). San Francisco, CA: Ignatius.<\/p>\n<p>Valk, J.; Belding, S.; Crumpton, A.; Harter, N.; Reams, J. (2011). Worldviews and Leadership: Thinking and acting the bigger pictures. Journal of Leadership Studies. Summer2011, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p54-63.<\/p>\n<p>Merriam-Webster. Retrieved Jan 2, 2018 from https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/worldview. 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