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

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

The idea of service leadership is to serve other and help them. It is different as people are not climbiing a pyramid or pushing others down, it is about growing together as a community and helping others.

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

My mentor has really helped me a lot in the process to help me clear my questions. I would also like to add all the listeners I have met as they were some of the most suppotive and pateint people.
How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

Becoming a better "servant' will including understanding others, communicating. Taking breaks and practising self care . Understanding your role and taking on the work you can handle.

@wonderfulKermitKaTy I appreciate all listeners I've met here too. Also the part ("Becoming a better "servant' will including understanding others, communicating") is very nice addition I should rememver about.

@wonderfulKermitKaTy awesome answer :D

@wonderfulKermitKaTy great answer!

@wonderfulKermitKaTy

I strongly agree about what you said about "self-care" in order to be a better "servant" at 7 Cups. I also believe that we need to take care of ourselves as leaders to bring a positive influence to our team!

@wonderfulKermitKaTy

@wonderfulKermitKaTy This makes so much sense, and I especially love the bit about being a better 'servant. Taking breaks and self care are super important <3

@wonderfulKermitKaTy Thanks for bringing up self care! It is a really important part of becoming a better listener.

@wonderfulKermitKaTy Great answer.

@wonderfulKermitKaTy Awesome answer !

@wonderfulKermitKaTy

That is very true! It's important to build each other up!

@wonderfulKermitKaTy
I love that you pointed out that it's not like "climbing a pyramid or pushing others down, it is about growing together as a community and helping others." You captured that so well. This community is so good with how it supports and how it builds up together. You are spot on.

@wonderfulKermitKaTy
I really like the way you explained your meaning of service leadership!<3

@wonderfulKermitKaTy

Wonderful answers !

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?
It makes a leader to serve others. It is not just "vision of power" but using the power to make others life better. It is about caring about people whom the leader serves as top priority, not people serve the leader.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?
I saw how a person was answering in check in threads being supportive to others. I saw a mentor who really answers question, even stupid and gives good guidelines. I saw how people host sharing circles and how do their best to support people who is sharing.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?
I'd write it to myself as guidelines:
Remember, the work matters. Do not push youself over the borders and take care about yourself. Do things you are interesting in and finding fun there, involve and learn there. Ask questions how to help. Look how others doing it.

@windSpirit

Appreciate your beautiful words for the people that are in service leadership on cups ♥️

@windSpirit

I agree! I love the answers, you did a great job

@windSpirit awesome answer

@windSpirit

I agree with you about the role of a mentor. Even though someone may ask questions that may seem "dumb" to ask, a mentor's role is to consisteny provide the best support that they possibly can. Your example is a great example of service leadership!

@windSpirit

Totally agree with what you mentioned about not pushing ourselves over the border! Learning from others is such an excellent tactic and yes, having fun is important otherwise our work will just be monotonous! Best of luck on your journey ✨

@windSpirit Wow I really liked how you brought up service of power!

@windSpirit

I agree! Taking care of yourself is important in being a good leader.

Hey, anyone who is reading - I noticed it's proven with time!

@Heather225

Lovely concept and encouraging words, H , thankyouu ♥️

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think, 7 cups is a great place to see this idea in practicality.

Decoding the term "Service Leadership " , for me it resonates as, serving with a leading role . Which is so very amazing, we all serve here in our own ways, depicting great leadership qualities, compassion and support . We all serve the community, only for something good, without any expectations or personal gains, other than an increased compassion and empathy quotient while serving in this wonderful place .

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

I believe each one is a great part of the community and all their efforts and time are so very appreciated.

To give an example though, I'd say Mentors are an amazing source of service leadership, these are helping out so many and those so many are further helping more people coming in contact. It's beyond beautiful to see them going above and beyond to support the community and make this a better place for all.

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

I'd like to say ,I do always try to offer my best self to everyone I come in contact with here, be it in participating in forums and chatroom sessions , helping out , provide encouragement and support in listener and member rooms or by taking up 1:1 chats to support members .

To become better at serving, I however do need to realise my burnout points and slow down at those times, practice self care and get back to everything again, with more cheer and vigour ,because I can't pour in other cups without pouring in mine, so to serve the community better, it's important I take care of my needs and limits tooo .

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

I also talked about self care in my response as well. I'm glad you also mentioned that in your response as it means that there are more people who think like me. Thank you for your amazing post!

@UnicornsCottonCandy

Thanks so much! Self care is an integral part of our lives, especially on cups as a leader with roles and responsibilities to attend to . I am glad you feel the same. Best wishes for your journey ahead ❤

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Great answer ! I really learned from it.

Hey @helpfuldipper , glad to hear you learned from my answer , thankyou so much ! Best wishes for your journey 💛

@Heather225

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think it's a great leadership idea, service leadership is a good way to improve a community, being a servant, you put the needs of the team before your own, that's a great way in building a community and trust. You also help others to be able to think for themselves, and to try their own thoughts out, by using encouraging phrases, words and questions. Which is what a community needs, people to encourage others to do what they think is best for them, not what we think is best for them.

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

I think a mentor is a good example of service leadership, they became a mentor to help support other people in any struggles they may have while being a listener. So that shows that they're there and in that role to improve their team.

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

To become a better servant to our community, I can become more involved and interact more with it. By welcoming people and greeting them , getting to know each other, becoming more of a community team than individuals.

@kieran000

i like your answer to the second question! It reminds me to be grateful for the tremendous volunteering supports I'm getting from others mentors and coach on 7cups.

@Heather225

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 perceive service leadership as service to the community, for the community. One example of service leadership I have seen on 7 cups is that of the forum supporters and mentors, who invest time and energy to make sure all members and listeners who post feel safe and heard.

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

By investing more time to participate in forums and being a better listener through Peer Training guides.

@Heather225 I like the idea of servant leadership as they share power and put others first. Real leaders lead by example and lead everyone to success. Leaders shouldn’t abuse their powers or perform with low expectations or warmth.

I have seen this in a lot of leadership teams around 7 Cups, thankfully a lot of leaders practice this and lead incredibly.

I have recently implemented being a better servant leader by sharing the power to my new leaders of LSC (Listener Sharing Circle) and putting others first!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership? I like the idea of service leadership because instead of leaders being at the top and everyone serves them, the leaders are at the bottom. It's like a triangle. Leaders are at the bottom they help to serve everyone else and the community.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups? One example of servant leadership that I have seen on 7 Cups is leaders leading by example. They lead but not just as a regular leader, they lead with the intent to show examples of leaders to everyone else.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community? I can become a better servant to the community by leading by example, serving others and supporting others and also being there for the teams.

@Heather225

Alright, so here we go!

1. For me, service leadership refers to serving the community and doing our work with utmost concentration, taking into account our roles and the welfare of others working alongside us and the people involved.

One example of service leadership would be when the listeners are taking part in group chats and showing their love and compassion for each other as well as the community.

2. I can be a better servant to the community by trying to be a better listener and adding more to my listening skills every day, especially in those aspects I find more appealing, such as group chats and community programs as well as encourage my fellow peers and listeners.

@marvelloustree1111
You're absolutely right! There's always something to add to our active listening skills and become better everyday!

@Heather225

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?

I like the idea of servant leadership, I think it is almost like a subcategory of kindness. I have seen many people just message me if i seem like something is wrong. They will just say hey are you ok i saw you in TCR.

I can be a better "servant" by taking about a week every couple months to get more training in and focus on the community!

@AdylynS great answer!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I like the idea of service leadership.

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

One example of service leadership would be a listener who is passionate about the work on here

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

By being a team player and interacting with everyone involved.

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think it's awesome as it helps people to realise their goods and bass help them know their right skills and roles Which also helps the community to grow

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

I think it'd be the listeners who have many roles and they help the community grow and also help other people to grow and of the Alps take member chats then it's even better as it they also help the members
How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

It can be by raking up roles (as long as we are comfortable) and helping the community grow through then or even my simply taking member chats we help it grow

@shiningSky3745

I feel excited to read your answers, I think it's because of the colorful text too! And agree with you that taking up roles and responsibility can help us be of service to others, but choose wisely so it's still within our capabilities!