4 Questions To Determine Your Leadership Philosophy !!!

 

4 Questions To Determine Your Leadership Philosophy !!!

One of the most unique aspects of philosophy is that it has as much meaning colloquially as it does academically. 

To be sure, philosophy is undoubtedly an academic discipline. Universities throughout the world welcome students to study the subject in route to undergraduate and graduate degrees. These universities even occasionally allot scholarship money to these students. 

There are conferences where professional philosophers present their original research to their colleagues. These professional philosophers, oftentimes employed by colleges or universities, have the chance to receive tenure, just as any professor does. 

It may not be as financially beneficial as computer science or empirically verifiable as physics or chemistry, but whichever way you want to classify what an academic discipline is, philosophy will fit.

However, unlike computer science or physics or chemistry, philosophy is meaningful in a colloquial way as well. That is, it can fit in a non-academic setting just as easily as it does in an academic sense. 

Everyday Philosophy 

Academic philosophy—including but not limited to questions about morality, language, religion, knowledge, space and time—does certainly come up in everyday conversation. But there is also a kind of philosophy that does not ponder these kinds of questions, and it is philosophy in this sense that I am deeming ‘everyday philosophy.’ 

What is this ‘everyday philosophy? One clear example comes in sports. The Syracuse Men’s Basketball team has a specific defensive philosophy, one that is different than the defensive style of most other teams. Namely, they play a zone defense where three players defend the back court and two players defend the front court.

The reason why they have a distinct defensive style is due to the beliefs of the coach. He believes this kind of defense will be more beneficial to his team. Thus, the Syracuse defensive philosophy denotes a specific set of rules or beliefs that guides their actions.

 Taking this definition of ‘everyday philosophy,’ a specific set of beliefs or rules that guide action, we can see other examples throughout society. A prominent case is the two main political parties in the U.S. The Republican party’s philosophy—their set of beliefs that guide their actions—include free-market capitalism, lower taxes and gun rights. 

It is these principles that have persistently guided Republican policy when they hold leadership positions in government. This means that your ‘everyday philosophy’ is the way in which you remain consistent in your actions,  as it is what you base your actions on.

Leadership Philosophy 

Having said that, as a leader, it is important to have a leadership philosophy, or a set of rules or beliefs that governs your actions. It will allow you to make consistent choices, one of the most critical characteristics of a good leader. 

To shape your leadership philosophy, try asking yourself these four questions. 

1. What leaders do I look up to and why? 

This is a great place to start in shaping your leadership philosophy, especially if you are struggling to begin. Looking for influences is oftentimes how artists, musicians, actors, etc. start their work, and a leader can and should do the same. 

2. What leaders do I disapprove of and why? 

Just as finding a leader who you admire can shape your own leadership philosophy, finding those you do not can do the same. It can provide you with certain rules or beliefs to stay away from. 

3. What are my private beliefs? 

The goal is to become as consistent of a leader as can be. Basing your leadership philosophy on how you conduct yourself privately is a great way to do this.

4. Where do I see myself in five years? 

Thinking about future goals is an excellent way to determine your leadership philosophy. For example, if you want to become some kind of political leader, you can shape your leadership philosophy in a way that promotes qualities that politicians ought to emulate, such as empathy and respect. 

By asking yourself these four questions, you should not only come to a better understanding of leadership philosophy in general, but also your own set of beliefs to guide your leadership actions.

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