퇴계(退溪)의 『고경중마방(古鏡重磨方)』과 ‘성찰적 리더십’의 교육적 의미 -인성기반 리더십 수업 개발을 위한 시론

Abstract

The recognition and contribution of all the members of a society are instrumental in solving organizational or social problems. In this context, leaders play the most influential role. In general, they greatly influence the culture of organizations and groups. However, approaches to leadership need to be extensively explored as their consequences are applicable to all. This is because all modern people are social beings who fall into the category of either leaders or followers, such that they eventually become a part of a group or organization. Furthermore, research related to leadership needs to be approached educationally. The more future-oriented a society is, the more it reflects on past wisdom. In this aspect, Confucianism has greatly contributed to the research and practice of “Sage Learning(聖學)”that focuses on reflective attitudes toward “umanity”and “leadership.” Newly emphasized theories, such as “reflective leadership” and “personality education,” in leadership studies can be directly related to “Sage Learning.” Among these theories, one of the “old mirrors” that can be considered and used as a practical basis is the Gogyeongjungmabang(古鏡重磨方) which Toegyewrote to reflect on himself. Self-cultivating leadership can constitute a significant theme and prescription for the problem of hubris syndrome. In particular, when the key to daily and practical leadership needed bymodern society is self-directed reflection, Gogyeongjungmabang, which contains the poetic essence and sincerity of the party involved, constitutes a significant example of “reflective leadership” education. One direction of personality-based leadership education that has been reconsidered through Gogyeongjungmabang is themodern application and practice of self-cultivation, which renews its practitioner every day.