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

@Heather225 What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think service leadership is very important andis the key to a lot of resorces.

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

Yes. Those listeners that keep up with some bages aka leadership roles, such as ps, cs, lsc, ld... and still take member chats!
How can you become a better "servant' to our community?

Practicing self care and accepting feedback

@thisisirene

I'm glad you know the value of self care and constructive criticism! Keep doing what you're doing! Best of luck on your journey✨✨

@Heather225

Service leadership it interesting concept – putting other interest first and help them in developing. It like growing together.

Valuing other a little contribution also. That motivate other in keep doing good work. Doing what find of interest and not try to fit which make them feel uninterested.

This is something I had observed that if it academy program or any role they give us freedom that first explore whether you like or not. If not you can drop it . So 7 cups interest is making our interest as our strength to get best of us within.

By being better listener. Definitely keep improving my active listening and keep learning more thing and most important keeping member at priority and self care. Make member feel heard, care and support.

@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?

To me, the idea of service leadership is a form of leadership in which a leader puts others first and make contributions to the community in a way that support others. Regardless of what positive service act is done, they are all equally valuable. One example of service leadership which I connect the most are the roles done by discussion leaders in community chats and the sharing circle host. These are forms of service leadership because they devote their time and effort in providing support for other members in the community, leading to a positive impact in the members such as their stress relief.

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

I can be a better "servant" to the 7 Cups community by identifying the forms of service leadership which I enjoy the most and perform the best. If I can get an insight of what specific role I can enjoy, perform my best, and also develop me as a person throughout the Leadership Development Program, I can produce better quality work which will benefit the community more.

@UnicornsCottonCandy

heyy! dear i really liked how you defined service leadership.

@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?

Service leadership is knowing how to serve your community. It means giving your heart to the community to build a stronger one so everyone has a part in helping better that community. It means he3lping everyone to know that their part in the community is appreciated.

This is my first time being introduced to the idea of service leadership and I like what I'm reading :) To me it seems like a good meaning is put into our work here, and that we should do our work with the ultimate purpose of serving others in mind. I really like seeing service leadership when listeners help each other in answering questions and taking over difficult chats in the Teen Listener Room.

I can become a better servant to our community by making sure to take care of myself so that I can take more chats with members, I can also attend more courses in the Academy to get exposed to more aspects of being a leader in 7 Cups.

@herealways27

It was my first time coming across the term "servant leadership" too! And also for me, I chose engaging in self-care as a way for me to be of service more to others!

@herealways27

Loved your response! I'm glad you find the idea of service leadership interesting! I hope you find this journey a fulfilling experience.

@Heather225

1)What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think it's very self-less when you put the needs of others above you. It reminds me of the book by Simon Sinek called "Leaders eat last".

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

I would like to say the host of sharing circle is a great example. Listeners are not supposed to share but they can support the chat room and encourage other members to share.

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

I think although being a servant mean putting needs of others above myself, in order to serve well, I actually would need to first understand my needs and limitations, so that I can serve when I am fully charged with self-care and have enough gas in my energy & emotional gas tank!

@kindLemonade
Really like that you mentioned self care on the 3rd point!
It is only when we are fully charged ourselves, that will enable us to serve others better!

@kindLemonade
I love your answer Lem, I've read the book you've mentioned and it really inspired me. Also, thank you for highlighting self care, its very important and 100% true and essential.

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

The best thing about service leadership is that it focuses on the community to which we belong. While traditional leadership is more like exercising power over others, service leadership is working with others to serve the community and make it a better place. Service leadership also comprises being a superb role model! Service leaders set an example for others and inspire them to follow in their footsteps. They never consider themselves superior to others, but merely consider themselves servants to the community they're contributing to! They enable and empower the entire team with their focus and enthusiasm! And lastly, being a service leader is not about the title you hold, it's far more about the actions you go through with.

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

There are soo many examples of service leadership on cups! One example I have seen is being a mentor! Mentors support and guide others to reach their goals! Their work here is highly appreciated and they make this community an encouraging and supportive place.

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

In order to become a better servant to the community, I can practice teamwork as this will help me feel part of a community. I have to learn to say “no” and draw the line where my limitations are. Everyone needs to focus on their own health as well be it emotional health or physical health. Self care breaks are crucial as it will help us work on ourselves and return with twice the energy.

Overall, I believe that we should all work towards the concept of service leadership and look after ourselves at the same time!

@cuteeeezombieeee

@cuteeeezombieeee

hey! i really liked your thoughts on service leadership.

@Heather225 To me, service leadership involves just putting your best foot forward and contributing to the community in ways that are comfortable and within your limits.

An example of service leadership I've seen is by the wonderful programme mentors who make sure everyone stays up to date with their tasks and coordinate the entire programme.

I can become a better servant to this community by constantly working to grow and improve my skills as a listener.

@Readylistener I liked how you mentioned improving. Too often people believe they do not need to improve after learning a skill, when there is always room for improvement.

Q: What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

A: According to the dictionary, service means an act of helpful activity; help. And, leadership means the position or function of a leader. ability to lead. an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction. the leaders of a group. I think the dictionary gives me a clear definition of service leadership and I will follow it.

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

A: I do not know of any one who is like service leadership on this site, but, Jesus is a really good example!

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

A: According to the dictioinary, servant means a person in the service of another. So, when I serve others I should focus on the person. Be there, for him/her.

@loveagape It's so cool that you defined the words to better understand! That's great insight you brought to the community!

I think that the idea of service leadership is really unique and benefit our community. An example of service leadership I can identify is a peer supporter ( my dream position) because they serve the community by helping listeners after tough chats. This is vital because it helps the mental health of listeners so everyone can continue to serve at peak performance. I can better serve the community by taking a mental health break when I need to so I can do better work here at 7 cups.

I think that the idea of service leadership is just amazing. It creates a feeling of 'we' instead of 'I'. It helps creating a sense in the mind of the members that they are not alone and that someone out here will always be happy to help them. One amazing example of service leadership that I've seen here on 7 cups would be the amazing members and listeners in the chat room. They are there to always help each other out. I've sometimes seen even members talking to other members when they are feeling low. Just trying to make others feel better is really an amazing thing. Also, the amazing listeners who check on the members they talked to earlier. Taking time out of their schedule to ensure that they help someone. I believe every act done here by the members and listeners is an amazing example of service leadership. I believe I can be a better "servant" to the community by trying to actually take some more time out (more than I do) and help the fellow members. Joined this leadership program be to a better person and to try and serve here on 7 cups in a better and efficient way.

@SweetDreamer69
I really like the way you described service leadership at the beginning i.e. 'we' instead of 'i'! That sums it up so well X)

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?
I think the idea of service leadership, which operates on the basis that the leader exists to serve the people, is noble and all encompassing. This would make for the strongest foundation to most if not all successes, in my opinion.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?
An example I’ve seen would actually be in the very community of 7 Cups itself. I can see it almost everywhere, in the chat rooms and in the forums – it is the people themselves, be it the mentors, the moderators, the supports or even the regular active listener – they are all eager to serve others and help each other grow and perform better as a whole.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?
I can become a better ‘servant’ to the community by taking up a 7 Cups Academy program like this one, regularly training myself as an active listener and providing support to both members and listeners alike. The key is to want and be happy to serve for the good of all!

@Cristen I liked how you mentioned the 7 cups academy programs. The training is definitely useful.

I think servant leadership is important in a community like this because we are helping people. One servant leadership position I have seen is a mentor. My mentor personally helped me when I became an active listener. I will help serve the community by being there for others when I am able to, and will be able to say no when I need a break.

@ Heather225 I believe that service leadership is an umbrella term that incorporates all terms of service and leadership. It is where one altruistically support another and at the same time sets out to be a good role model and serve the community to the best of their abilities. A form of service leadership that I have observed is in the listener sharing circle and support chats where listeners help one another at times of news and at the same time provide their tips, strategies and encounters to tackle certain issues projecting out to be a good example of an ardent leader. This is also carried forward with empowering other listeners as well. I believe that I can be a better servant by improving my gifts of listening and by offering diligent and consistent support to the community of members.

Hello Everyone!

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?
I really like this idea of service leadership. The idea of sharing power, putting the needs of others first, and helping people develop and person as highly as possible is really great. The contributions made by a listener who is contributing their volunteer time in listening to our members and a listener who is contributing their volunteer time by getting involved in community programs/activities are equally valuable. And as a collective community, our aim is to honor the contributions, no matter where or how they manifest. Also, 7 Cups is an ecosystem, every contribution matters. These all make me really like the idea of service leadership.

Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?
There are many examples of service leadership but the one I would like to highlight in this post is about mentors as they are contributing their volunteer time to serve the community and the main thing is to train our listeners so that they can better support and listen to our members. This is helping the community and the listeners and also, indirectly to members to have a better safe space to share their feelings.

How can you become a better "servant' to our community?
I always try my level best to give my best to my work and fulfill my responsibilities. I always look for ways to improve. I like to receive feedback/reviews as they help me to know more about how I am actually performing and to develop and grow more to become better. Lastly, I try my best (:

Thank You!

@SuryanshSingh Thank you for recognizing these people and things. It's much appreciated. I agree that training our listeners is very important. I'm glad to see that you like feedback. People who like feedback give themselves the opportunities to learn, train and grow.

@SuryanshSingh Great answer ! I really like the effort you have put in your answers

@SuryanshSingh

I love how you mentioned the sharing of power! Our 7 Cups community is built up of tons of people with a lot in the service leadership positions. We can't always do our jobs alone and when we get to that point where we can't handle it anymore or need a break then we know we have a team worth willing to step in and help out when we need it.

@SuryanshSingh
Your response was so detailed. Loved going through it. I know you'll do amazing as a leader here at 7 cups. I want to see you reach all your goals here! Your hard work will pay off, I know it. <3

Hello everyone :)

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?
The idea of service leadership is pretty great. Time and time again we’ve witnessed people who have the best of intentions and yet with the accumulation of power, they tend to forget why they took up the role in the first place. I think terming it as ‘service or servant’ leadership can act as a gentle reminder as to why we took up the position or respective role and that is to serve and help others.

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

Well, I think every listener who volunteers their time, effort and energy here is a leader in their own right. Kudos to those who are mentors or ambassadors or supporters or in any other leadership position, without whom this community can’t function.

And at the same time great job on the part of those who only focus on member chats too; because these names might not always get recognized but their contributions are exemplary in their own way.

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

I can become a better servant by putting my all into whatever task I’m pursuing whether it’s a one on one chat with a member, following up with an old member or partaking in a community role.

Thank you

@FawkesCare12

I totally agree with you that every listener who volunteers their time, effort and energy is a leader in their own.

by the way, it was nice seeing you again☺️

@shallowWater7547

Nice to meet you too :)

@FawkesCare12 Yes, all contributions are valuable.

@FawkesCare12 Thank you for the recognition. It is so true that this community cannot function without all of these people who are doing what they are doing. This post brings much appreciation to these people, roles,, structures and processes. Thank you for your contributions as well.

@peacefulIris56

So true. Everyone has a role to play.

Hope you have an amazing day ahead :)

@FawkesCare12 Thank you. I hope that you have an amazing day ahead as well!!!

@FawkesCare12 I totally agree that whe people gain power they can forget who they are or why they took up their role in the first place! It is so important to remember why.

@IcedEthan Yes, it can be surprising at times to see the huge difference in a person once they've been in power for a while.

Anywho, hope you have a great day ahead :)