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Introduction
I believe that for us to be productive members of our society not only shall we abide by
the law, but by a certain few more aspects that could contribute to a more cohesive integration
with others. Those aspect are values reflection of our character, ethics example of honesty and
principles in which ones self-govern and lasty world view in my personal case Christian. By
living by those we are not only potentially impacting our domain, but as well making a
difference in the world. With this paper I will be writing about my personal philosophy,
character, ethics, and my worldview. By contributing to this paper, I expect to be able to self-
evaluate to better express my Cristian worldview.
I will be highlighting some of the characteristics of my personal ethics that are influenced
by my worldview. How I am making a positive impact with my contribution to the organization
who I work for. How I contribute to society and promote equality, empathy, and its applications
in my household. Furthermore, how other than Jesus Christ I have found in my father born in
1933, inspiration despite not having formal education other than the one he was able to obtain
answering the calling to serve in the name of God. Lastly, I expect to conclude how I am
planning to continue contributing to National Security as I perform my duties in my
organization.
Character
Often, we have seen people being referred to as someone with a strong character like if
there is some source of disadvantage from possessing a notable characteristic. In today world we
have seen how society, social media and many other external factors influence and how often we
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bend over those self-moral ethics to better accommodate or fit in certain places. Rae described
why morality matters “having moral character still essential to most people conception of what
make a person flourish in his or her life (Rae, 2018. p.11) moral character is one of those
qualities we often do not perceive at first sight but separate us from the rest of the people in a
crow.
I found in the Holy Bible a verse related to character “Better the poor whole walking
blameless, than the rich.” (Proverbs, 28:6 NIV). This Bible verse refer to an attribute this is an
example of character being measured by the qualities not the quantities. In other words, not by
possession that will grant some source of status but by status earned with attributes displayed by
virtues. Many cases attribute the lack of character to many circumstances as to mention some
examples lack of a worldview, absent of a role model, socio cultural disadvantage as such as
poverty and lack of education. This is the reason institutions recognize a common necessity to
develop an overall baseline to meet the needs and as well being implemented to an organizational
level.
The US Army Doctrine Publication explain that “A person’s character affect how they
lead. A leader person's reputation is what others see as character (ADP 6-22 p. 2-1. 2019).
Furthermore, leaders who believe adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and unit standards build
credibility with their subordinates and enhance trust of the Nation they serve. Despite diverse
background we can come into an agreement that for lack of guidance, the interpretation and
definition could help to develop character. For adverse actions out of their control or
circumstances we could potentially learn from this to better serve and grown in moral, ethics,
and values whether personal or professionally.
Ethics
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Coming from a very humble traditional family since early in life was especially important
to my parents teaching us moral values such as honesty, patience, placing God first, being
grateful this will become in my future as well as other examples part of my moral compass. I will
never forget one of the life lessons I first learned and that will follow me to this day. In one of
those occasion during Bible studies I did not want to stand during a prayer, and this was made in
form of reverence to God, I will attribute this decision to be young and revel I did not understand
the importance of my role in the congregation for being the son of a pastor and took my father
punishment for me to understand. To that even I will never forget how the words he used gave
me the justification of how some actions I take today will be based out of that experiences in
where he told me that I have a responsibility and the people expect from me an example despite
what pothers may do I must have to do what is right because at the time I was the son but today I
am a father and it was not ultimate I have a own children’s for me appreciate those values that
were inculcated in me. This life lesson, how I like to be called, has followed me my whole life.
As a father I continue practicing some of this lesson that were taught to me with more lenient
measures but hoping to one day causing the same effect caused on me. “Start children’s off the
way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” (Proverb 22: 6
NIV).
As a Non-Commission Officer, a lot of my values and situations in where I have found
myself on many occasions have been influenced by my personal moral values. To facilitate this
leadership role the Army as an organization has developed their own ethics for us a leader to
follow. This Army ethics are most known as The Army Values for us this is a great reference of
how we should ad professional can conduct the relationship with superior and subordinates. By
constantly displaying ethics and making sound judgement in the decision process, in other words
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ethically right choices we can support the proper character development. Nevertheless, we are
reassuring the trust of those we swear to protect. Ethic is a normative or prescriptive in that it
attempts to establish norms, standards, and perspective that guide humans and institutional
behavior and character (Hollinger, 2002. p.14) I could not agree more with this statement often
we prefer but do not analyze the potential and ethical decisions thar we carry out.
Worldview
Worldview allows us to understand our surroundings a lot of our worldview has an
influence from diverse background, places, factors that influences this are parents, teachers,
cultural background, society itself. A biblical Christian worldview comes from the biblical
theology as Christian leaders our responsibility is to use our view and assumptions as a filter by
which to make meaning of the discipline of leadership (Lemaster, 2019. p.124). The Holy Bible
is a book inspired by God and Jesus Crist is the lord and savior who gave his life for us.
Furthermore, God have a plan for our lives, and we must trust and have faith even the path seems
unclear. I attribute a lot of my worldview to my parents and how I was raised, I was taught about
faith about putting God first. This mentality has guide me through challenging times, since I
understand most of the things that happen in my life have a purpose designed to make me a
better person for me and those who I love and like in John 15:12 NIV Jesus said “Love each
other as I have loved you.”
Application
The application of the worldview could be implemented at three different organizational
levels, the operational, middle level management, and executive level. This concept could apply
in mostly every aspect not just professionally. Starting at the operational level it is particularly
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important for those who are members of the teams to understand their roles. As leaders it is
essential as well to lead from the front, and with an exemplary display of character to provide the
guidance somebody will need to accomplish the mission. Enabling the operation and the
importance of their job needs to be recognized as valuable members as they are acknowledging
efforts goes along way and promotes the right work, organizational atmosphere.
The Cristian worldview at the operational level could potentially bring team cohesion and
provide a scene of purpose for those like to mention an example have an alternative worldview.
Believe in God, sharing the gospel should be a daily mission for those who know the scripture
and how Jesus Crist was able to change the world with His sacrifice. Now Crist next to the
Father intervening for us “Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me.” (Romans, 3:23 NIV).
Middle level management for me are always essential because of the relevance of their
jobs, they are the middle between the upper and lower and the role makes sense in my case of
command intent. In the role that I have being performing in my last two years I have learn that in
this level we must poses and uphold to the upmost of our abilities cores values and ethically
professionally behave in a way that our actions our reflection of our potential, leaderships, sound
judgment, courage, and intellect. I personally as leader and to my worldview love to be a servant
leader when most of the time instead of dedicating myself to use the power vested on me and the
authority of my rank or position in my organization as I command join while purse those goals
that to my understanding will make us better as whole. As servants we must dedicate ourselves to
others and allow our testimony to lead those in need. The importance of a life of service untimely
to me is the most noble cause one can pursue “For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve, and to give his life as ransom for many.” (Mark, 10:45 NIV).
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Lasty and to conclude the application of a worldview in the executive level in other
words the higher level is the most essential and ethically necessary this should always be a
summary of everything we want and expect to see in the different organizational level. Holding
ourselves and members to a higher standard needs to be prioritized. We expect others to follow
with no question and for that character must be well known, ethics must o be nurtured and faith
when present needs to be praised. I have my personal believe that success reflects leadership, and
as long we are leaders, we need to provide subordinates with the means to succeed. Not only
succeed but us and the glory to God when things go according to our plans. As well our
testimony needs to speak for ourselves my personal Cristian worldview has help me to develop a
leadership of a loving father figure. My faith and trust in God have guide me to difficult times
and dangerous experiences, and as I grown and challenge myself to learn more from myself, I
never take for granted every single opportunity for me to practice and preach my faith and love
for God and how he has blessed me and my loved ones.
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Army Leadership, ADP 6-22. (2019). ARN20039-ADP_6-22-001-WEB-0.pdf (army.mil)
God First: essay in Honor of Michael M. Whyte and Gary D. Lemaster. (2019) United States:
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Holy Bible, New International Version, (2007). Standard Publishing.
Hollinger, D. P. (2002). Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World. United
States: Baker Publishing Group.
Rae, S. (2018). Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics. United States: Zondervan Academic.
