Course 1, Discussion 5: 7 Cups Culture
Hello Leadership Crew!
I hope you have been benefitting from this course. This is the last discussion of our course 1.
We take culture seriously on 7 Cups because it is the heart of how we operate. A wise person once said: You teach what you know, but you reproduce who you are. We can have all of the best training content we want, but if our culture is not strong, then we will not be successful in growing a thriving, compassionate, community that will make a global impact.
Every organization has a culture whether by design or by default. When culture (including values and mission are not called out or made explicit, the organization defaults to an implicit or unstated culture. The unnamed culture is not always great for the end users or the community. An example of a common and implicit cultural rule or norm is that the person that makes the most money or the organization is the most important. People that work in this organization then, naturally, because it is the culture, start organizing themselves around ways to make more and more money. The ones at the top of the hierarchy are the ones that make the most money. 7 Cups cares less about money and more about compassion. We call out compassion and celebrate compassionate people because that is central to the work we do.
Please read our guide here to deeply understand our culture. We have made it explicit because we believe it is important to help us all be accountable to what we stand for and believe in. As leaders on 7 Cups, you will be models that emulate our culture and values.
✒️To help make it more real, in this post, please highlight the 3 most important things you learned from our guide and why they are important to you.
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@Hope
✒️To help make it more real, in this post, please highlight the 3 most important things you learned from our guide and why they are important to you.
1. Taking care of yourself is an imperative aspect of being a listener because you simply can not pour from an empty cup.
2. Expect failure, its an important aspect of growth and is arguably where the most is learnt. It is not s reflection of success, simply a part of the process.
3. Collaboration is available on 7cups and there are strong support systems present, use them
Hello @lovelyBlossom5344 !
Your insights are spot on! Self-care is crucial, taking care of yourself ensures you're better equipped to support others. Keep going strong!
@lovelyBlossom5344 Your reflections are full of heart and wisdom. You’re truly doing amazing things and your heart shines so brightly. Keep glowing and you’re so strong! ✨💛
✒️To help make it more real, in this post, please highlight the 3 most important things you learned from our guide and why they are important to you.
A: The three most important things I learned from the guide:
1) Trust and Accountability: Building trust and accountability is key for rapid progress and team responsibility.
2) Strengths-Based Approach: Leveraging individual strengths enhances effectiveness and personal fulfillment.
3) High Expectations and High Warmth: Balancing high expectations with a caring environment fosters growth and motivation.
@Dash0 I love how you’ve highlighted those key takeaways! Keep embracing these principles; they’ll surely help create an inspiring and growth-centered atmosphere wherever you go! 💪✨
@Hope
1. It's okay to say 'no' sometimes ~ It's something that I was struggling with a lot, but now I feel like I'm doing better.
2. Having positive attitude and mindset can really change how we see world and that way we can truly enjoy every day.
3. Mistakes and failures are there so we can learn from them, it's all okay and part of human life. They teach us how to be a better version of ourselves. Mistakes happen all the time, we just can't let them stop us from who we want to be in life ⭐️
@helianthus19 We learn from mistakes. Absolutely 💯!! I'm glad you're learning to say no, too. Congratulations on working to make yourself better 😊
Thank you for your kind words 😊💜
@Hope
Please highlight the 3 most important things you learned from our guide and why they are important to you.
First, I really got to understand more that I'm solving a problem and doing really important work on 7Cups. I, and many people all over the world, struggled with challenges when we were growing up without having this opportunity. If I can give another youth or adult that privilege, I'd feel so fulfilled and happy because they absolutely deserve it. This is very, very important to me.
Secondly, I learnt that it's okay to not get it in the first try. Failure is okay as long as you're staying focused and putting in the work. It helps us learn what not to do and that increases our knowledge on whatever we're doing. When I fail, I now know to not do that again and to keep trying till I find what works.
Lastly, The problem is the path.
@Phoenixthepoised 😊 Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it ❤️❤️ I'll keep going my best
@Hope
✒️To help make it more real, in this post, please highlight the 3 most important things you learned from our guide and why they are important to you.
- Trust is the foundation of success at 7 Cups. It enables growth, collaboration and the courage to take risks, making it essential for creating a supportive environment.
- High Expectations + High Warmth – It’s the perfect mix of pushing for greatness while having each other’s backs. You get the best of both worlds like support and the drive to level up!
- Solving Problems That Matter – It's all about tackling the big, real-world problems that make a difference.