Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #2) Service Leadership at 7 Cups

@dancingMoment7201

@Heather225

To me, service leadership is first of all to have a sense of relationship and the (sincere) will to be at the disposal of those who need it.

One example of service leadership on 7 Cups are the Listeners.They were my first contact on 7 cups and their sense of service convinced me that I will find what I need on 7 cups.

I can become a better "servant' to our community by learning from others and contributing, it will allow me to know what I am doing right and correct what is wrong.

@Vintagechoc

@Vintagechoc

I agree with you.

@Heather225

A. Service leadership.

I think Service Leadership, instead of inflating the ego and emphasizing the Power of the

@WelcomeToChat

I really enjoyed your perspective on the difference between "traditional leaders" and "servant leaders". I thought it was wonderfully written and insightful.

@Dinohorus

Thank you !

@Heather225
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C. I can become a better "servant' to our community by improving my skills, cultivating compassion and loving-kindness, and working with focus and dedication in any position I might serve in 7Cups.

@WelcomeToChat

You are a very dedicated person!

@Heather225

Servant leadership

How can you encourage others to serve if you're as a leader don't do it?

I like the idea of servant leadership since it creates a working environment which promotes equality, respect and more warmth, simply more positive without anyone feeling on the lowest step of a ladder.

How can you become a better “servant” to our community?

Improving my communication skills, learning more about certain areas on the site.

@Heather225

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

Heather, one example is what you do now, serving the community by offering them ways to improve. Another example are our mentors, always giving their very best to support their mentees - my experience.

@Heather225

Questions:

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I absolutely love the idea of service leadership and have no doubts it is along the backbone of the 7 Cups structure. I try to put it in practice on my side every day I log in, being a better listener, more "servant", more focused, putting others first, and investing in them to grow stronger and more positive, all while sharing.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

Being on Sharing Circles, for example.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

By taking self-care and self-care breaks incredibly seriously, while working hard to stay committed and accountable to my "servant" roles in the community while I actually am active on 7 Cups.

@WatchingOverYou

Great answers!

@WatchingOverYou These are great. Thank you for sharing ~

Questions : What do you think of the idea of service leadership? Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?
How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

Answers :

1. Service Leadership is leading through service. It is a service first approach where one's main motive is to serve and do something good for the community no matter from which position they are at in the moment. When that happens, leadership is bestowed upon one automatically because they showed their dedication and commitment way before they were asked to do or administratively empowered to do. Service approach to leadership ensures one is not there for the sake of power, they're there to serve.

2. I'm myself one such example here as I stepped forward once to contribute to a project on 7cups while I wasn't a leader. I was very pleased to have been given the opportunity to do it despite being a simple listener. My motive was to serve. I didn't approach the admin to make me a leader before I served.

3. I think I already am a servant here as I've never given up on serving 7cups through all my years here. But to become a "better" servant to this community, I think I need to allot specific number of hours or make a schedule to invest myself in a better way. This will help me serve with more focus and intention. Also, I want to find the right way of serving so that service flows effortlessly through me. I've already decided since years here that I wanna be a quality mentor here. I'd love to now get involved and start learning it keeping Service Leadership concent in mind. Thank you, I finally feel I can begin serving!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I love the idea of service leadership! Service leadership (from my understanding) is leader who does not aim for power or personal gains. The aim of the leader is to ‘serve’ the people. They do this out of genuine love for the community, and the desire to see the community and the people in it grow.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

I think every kind of leadership role on 7 cups is a form of service leadership. We do things because we genuinely want to help others. We don’t receive rewards like money (although we do get badges and loads of appreciation!). I think that makes our work more selfless.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

To become a better servant, I can:
- improving active listening skills
- being empathic and understanding
- be able to receive feedback

@Heather225

I think that the leadership service is a great idea!

I think an example of leadership service is people taking the time to take care of themselves.

I'd be a better servant by taking more time for myself and also helping more people on 7cups, like, balancing my life and 7cups.

@kateaala I hope you're able to achieve balance!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership? Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

the service leadership is for me help and guidance for others. in the sharing circle, I lead, hold together, manage the group.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

with humility, attention, with love, patience, empathy, and perseverance

@Mankka I like the qualities you listed to be a better servant!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I really like this aidea and I would like to see if further supported as 7Cups. There are many areas of the site that could be improved, but the tools aren't always there for people to achieve what they would like.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

I think there's a good history of members doing this - supporting others in the forums, chatrooms, feed, etc. even when there were no leadership roles for members.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community? By communicating more with teammates. I often go off and run with an idea, but I don't always include others in the planning phases.

Service leadership for me is doing my best to help others and fulfill my roles as a 7 cups leader. It is working hard not for myself but for others (even tho self care is really important). It is being happy because I can serve others and if it gets recognised being happy because it means I helped them well.

I would like to talk about those amaizing listeners who understoodhold members sharing circles who do an incredible job at supporting them and listening to them. No matter how hard it is they do an awesome job at making members feel heard and understood

I think I can be a better servant to this community by believing more in my abilities and doing my best to become a better listener. I can learn from those who are more experienced than me and apply what I'm learning to help those who are less experienced

@Ginevra962

I like your idea that spreading information and assisting those that are new at this is a way towards better servant leadership!

It sounds like a good model to follow and what democratic countries in this world tries to represent in their ideal. It would hold the leader accountable to their actions and reinforce the idea that those in power doesn't get to abuse their power.

I think in a sense, every listener here in 7cups is a servant leader. We all hold a certain type of power over the members when they decide to open up to use, and it's up to the listeners to give warmth to the members in their time of need.

I believe that the first step towards becoming a better servant leader is to learn to recognie the needs inside the community, without properly identifying goals, it's not possible to expect good response and work.

@SophieWX Perfect answer and well written thoughts!

@Heather225

Such an amazing post. This made me feel so good about being on 7Cups.

According to me, service leadership is about being selfless and about giving importance to the needs of those who are taking up your service and also those who are working under you or with you. It also involves creating a sense of comfort and peace among all the people of the community.

One example that I have come across is how listener coaches are so supportive and encouraging. I felt my listener coach trusted me more than I trusted myself and help me pass my AL1 test when I had failed 2 times previously. I just loved that kind of positivity that I had experienced.

I can be a better servant to the community by trying to be a good listener and a good leader with loads of empathy and support.

What do you think of the idea of service leadership? Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

I think this idea of service leadership is important because a.) you want to always set an example for other people, encouraging them to step out and be of service to others and b.) an important quality for leaders is this sense of community and equality, even though they are more trained or they may be the one people turn to, that doesn't make them better of "the boss" and leaders should humble themselves because it is an honor, not a necessity, to be one.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

I can become a better servant by participating more in sharing circles, and group support chats to demonstrate my willingness to help others and to be there for them no matter what.

@BeautifulMasterpiece

Got tips on working better in a group setting on here?

@BeautifulMasterpiece

hank you for sharing your this with us! I wish you all good on your journey here and I appreciate all your efforts to serve the community

1: The idea of service leadership is amazing as the people who are a volunteer who work there way up to entor is honoring. It makes you feel that you doing something well. I reflect on this as a mentor as reminded after doing a mock chat that is helping someone else out and improving the quality of peer support we give

2: Service leadership that I saw on the platform is forum mentors making the area of the community more active and also makes it feel home like. For example what I been thinking recently is the college and student section as it reminds people that they are not allowed in what they do when there in college. It makes them feel less alone I been finding as well.

3: A way that I could be a better serveant to the community is focusing more on a project than being spread out. This would be helpful as I think about becoming a quality mentor leader down the road when I find that niche. But curently just working on finding that niche some time down the road.

@Heather225

Service leadership to me is contributing your whole to your task. It's about the quality of the task you're delivering.

One example of service leadership I've seen and really love is listeners supporting listeners. It really warns my heart to see how listeners are not only there for members and supporting them but they also go hand in hand with other listeners, being there for them wherever possible. I count that as service leadership as well.

I can become a better servant to the 7 Cups community by pushing my limits and investing more time on 1-1 support than I currently am.

@Affliction1

Do you think you go farther down a path of being a mentor with people for example, becoming a quality mentor?

@Asherwolfice

Yeah, I've thought about it :) In fact, that was the first role which really appealed to me but I'm taking it slow and discovering which role fits me best.

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think it enables everyone to contribute and give back to the community, and set a good example for others

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?

Members interacting with others in chat rooms, and being welcoming and supportive

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

Do what I can to help out and work with others to create a positive and healthy atmosphere

@Dinoprincess12 It sounds great! A healthy and safe environment is crucial to build a supportive community.

@Dinoprincess12 those are really good ideas.

I especially like that you recognize how members can demonstrate leadership by helping other members. Great point!

@Dinoprincess12

Precise answer!

@Dinoprincess12

I loved your answers, Dino! Creating a positive atmosphere is important, and I loved that you mentioned it! :)

Creating a positive environment is soooo important here on 7 cups! Keep up the great work!@Dinoprincess12

I like how you did the member example . @Dinoprincess12