Reflect on the concept map
that you created in the previous exercise and consider the Dan Gilbert video
from module one. Discuss your protected values and how far you are willing to
go to support those values. Explore the level of protection associated with
each of your major values identified in the concept map and detail your
thoughts on each. Finally, discuss how those protected values would influence
your decision-making.
Todays complex web of
decisions and decision-making processes can be further skewed through thoughts
of grandeur, greed, getting ahead at any and all costs including the slippery
slope and often rhetoric or ethical values that can appear from the onset as
noble and/or honorable, however, once the dust has settled and the newness of an
action, joint venture or proposal we might simply have buyers remorse.
Early realization
that in all factions of a work/life scenario, the better the decisions one
makes in the present, the better strategically those decisions can be utilized
on the future, in other words one must be fully cognizant of decisions created
today out of haste or emotion can certainly become an impediment or haunt in
the future (Hoch, (2001).
My concept map is
outlined with the three attributes that are important to my well-being and have
served me well in the success of my business and personal life. They have never
been open for interpretation, adjustments or negotiation. One could (and probably should) surmise that I am rigid
in my convictions and I am quite certain that those same convictions have
caused me promotions in both my military and civilian career, and have been
determining factors in past relationships. I am of the “Whole Man” concept,
whereby my actions, commitments and outcomes are for the most part are of a predetermined
destiny based my belief in the following:
Strong moral compass:
I am the strong leader who sticks by individuals first and foremost, knows the
correct path to travel even if not the popular one, sleep well at night knowing
the correct and prudent thing was accomplished.
Something that is not
advertised in todays working environment, is that leaders and managers are a
support system for those with whom they manage. A leader should always set the
bar having an innate responsibility to support those with whom they lead… first
and foremost.
Integrity above all: Dependability
to those that surround me, creditability in my actions and words, honesty in
work/life actions.
Kind of a
non-brainer, one should always reflect upon ones action as to how the would
look on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. If a decision, action, or
consequence can pass that litmus test, you should be golden.
Being
prepared: Preparation for civil unrest and tyranny in government, being mentally awake, morally straight and
physically capable, Preparation
for retirement.
This
equates to never having to rely on something that may never come. In other
words, why place ones’ well-being, success or security of ones family on a
policy or program that is based upon risk. Reliance and responsibility for ones
actions and outcomes are what make strong and independent individuals who have
the intestinal fortitude to get going when the going gets tough.
These
protected values have a direct influence upon my decision making process in my
work/life relationships and decisions. The decisions I make today do have a
direct and coloration effect upon my future and its positive outcome. My
parental influence, scouting, religious beliefs, masonic affiliation and
military service have all had a direct and positive effect for me to stand my
ground, even if it was the unpopular thing, and has gained me the respect of my
friends and enemies alike.
References
Gilbert, D. (Performer).
(2005, July) Why we make bad decisions [Web Video]. Retrieved from www.TED.com
Hoch, S., Kunreuther, H.,
& Gunther, R. (2001). Wharton on Making decisionsdoi:www.wiley.com
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