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 love the idea. Although it requires the leader to have real passion and strong belief in the mission. It is quite rare but wonderful.

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

Every Leader here at 7cups are an example of service leadership. 7cups would not be here without them. I would take this opportunity to appreciate each and every one of them.

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

By being setting a specific time each day to come back to 7cups. 😊

@StarrrGirl20

Lovely answer👍😊

@StarrrGirl20 I agree. Dedicating a particular time would also show our commitment to the community so we can work together

@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?

The idea of service leadership is to build good relationships with teammates, lead with integrity, and provide good insight. The role of a mentor is a good example of a servant leader because their job is to guide and lead those who work with them to become better at their role.

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

By enrolling in leadership courses, taking on a leadership role, and actually performing my role well.

@Helpingheart23

I agree 100% with your view of service leadership, the integrity and relationship within the team is needed for a warm community to thrive as well. Excellent job answering this discussion question and goodluck in your leadership roles :)

@SirenOfSerenity That sounds great

@Helpingheart23 awesome! those are great things to do to help become a better "servant"

Great Ideas!

@Heather225


What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I love the concept of service leadership. learning day by day from whatever you see and you hear and so , sharing all those to others. wohoo cant get any better. 


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

leaders do a lot more here. I like the way which they deal with safety and knowledge and of course the learning point.



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

I think by getting a bit more involvement in community make me to become a better servant.

@niceworldmnd these are such great answers. I too think that getting more involved in the community would help make us do a better job.

@Here4good74 Me too!

@niceworldmnd yes I agree. More involvement within the community also helps us grow and better ourselves everyday

@niceworldmnd

I really like the example of learning day-by-day!

@niceworldmnd I love your answers

@Heather225What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think service leadership is the capability to do the service required within professionalism, consistency, and full consciousness.

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

These in the listener Chatroom who answer questions, guide newbie listeners.

By taking self-care seriously, in order to give better outcomes. We cannot give outcomes if we have no inputs.

@Here4good74

I really like the 3 key capabilities you highlighted in service leadership, those are incredibly important as well as your mention of self care. Great job!

@Here4good74

Those three things professionalism consistency and conscientious are definitely necessities to good leadership no matter how knowledgeable and warm hearted you may be in character. If there’s bo professionalism then there’s no level of respect that people will trust you on if no consistency then people won’t understand what to expect or what they’re expected to do and if no conscientious of the person then people will feel pushed aside.

@Here4good74

i really agree with what u said about the listener chat rooms

@Here4good74 awesome! self-care is very important

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

Service leadership, for me, refers to offering the best of your qualities, the innate goodness that is entwined into your heart, and helping someone else, or rather evolving with others to better serve this community as a compassionate and shining listener.

Being on the community, and especially the listener support room, I've come across some truly great personalities who have shown the utmost sense of empathy and practiced the very essence of this community's beliefs.

To be a better servant to this community, I can surely take some notes from my superiors and all the wonderful peers here. I feel as if this is a place I belong to, therefore, giving me a sense of satisfaction.

@KimByeongIn

Hello fellow trainee and Listener :) you did very well expressing your views, especially when you described service leadership as "offering the best of your qualities, the innate goodness that is entwined into your heart, and helping someone else, or rather evolving with others to better serve this community". Very well put!

@KimByeongIn

Taking notes of what supervisors and mentors do is a really smart way to learn and apply those skills yourself to people who need it. I also agree that a lot of leadership is witnessed in group chats when people discuss and moderate things for everyone to feel included and safe.

@KimByeongIn

well said keep up the good work.

@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?

-When reviewing the Wikipedia like provided, it included a quote from its founder, Robert K. Greenleaf, about what a Servant Leader should be focused on.

The focuses included: "Do those served grow as persons? Do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants?" To support and serve someone in becoming these things, the Leader must have these as well. The overall system ensures positive and progressive team work. This benefits the entire environment. A perfect example of Service Leadership on 7 Cups would be a Listener Coach. The coach most be completely attentive and of service to what assistance the Listener needs to improve or what resources they may need to grow in other areas of 7 Cups.

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

- I will maintain my Leadership roles with a full cup and integrity at all times, so I can best serve the community.

@SirenOfSerenity

it really I’d important when leaders have that power to share this with those who otherwise don’t have the privilege of opportunity to contribute in the community and to see their value in our system.

@SirenOfSerenity Yes, listener coaches make our listening journeys a lot better. Even mentors/ teen stars help us become a better listener so that we can provide more to our members. They are truly a great service to us and also the community

@SirenOfSerenity

I am sure you keep on doing your roles to best of your ability. Keep up the good work.

@Heather225

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

i think the idea of service leadership is proactive and versatile in the sense that it gives the person the opportunity to not only get the power and knowledge needed but to also give this back to the community and apply the knowledge the leader gains to solve our current challenges. Everything required teamwork to get big things done and everything required an array of roles to contribute to to get a whole system functioning and help a bigger space. For example a school can’t be effective with only the principle (in this case the leader) the principle can’t transport give food clean up counsel and teach hundreds of students at the same time not even for just one student alone. Nor can s community continue s certain path without the guidance from the leader. We need both ends to make ends meet.

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

One example of service leadership I have seen on 7Cups is when community moderators check in the group chats and welcome everyone and answers all the questions recently asked by persons. They also acknowledge when other persons give good answers too and provide resources if needed. I have also seen leadership in group discussions when someone helps greet and remind people entering what the questions are.

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

i can be a better servant to our community by offering help to people when I can and being better prepared with resources I can talk about or give to people. I can also see when I can take on chats since I do see when sometimes listeners can’t stay on and need someone to cover or if they need a specific type of listener.

@Mari228 I love how you were able to highlight that no role is insignificant <3 the entire system of 7Cups relies on each member of the community and that's what makes it powerful :) thank you for sharing your thoughts! <3

@Heather225 what do you think of the idea service leadership? can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 cups?

I believe every leader should aim for the welfare of the community, help others develop and perform in a better way. A leader should be able to identify the strengths and bring out the best in them. They should be willing to come up with ideas for the betterment of the community. Service as a leader is very important as we have someone to look up to clarify our doubts and also help us to improve ourselves.

There are so many leaders here who are service leaders with us. As we all are volunteers here, we have a certain time we dedicate to cups. All the leaders/mentors I have come across usually give us a response within 24-72 hours which is perfect considering the personal life they have. There are so many leaders providing service to the community. Be it various rooms, the academy, forums, everything. Each domain 7 cups offers us, has service leaders willing to give in their best for the community to grow and with these service leaders we could reach heights one day.

How can you become a better servant to our community?

This community has a lot to offer us, and I believe we should offer it back. 7 cups is our home and we believe in the growth of the community. As volunteers we can dedicate the time we have left from our outside life to help this community grow. If I lead a domain of the community, I will try and make sure for it to function efficiently with my team members and also make this community a better place for everyone where we all can benefit from it

@yourbuddy30 as always, you are very articulate in your thoughts and I appreciate you so much for that <3

@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?

Service leadership is basically assisting in all parts of 7 cups beyond what you would do as a member, from listening to a member to managing the overall status and wellbeing of the community and site management and it's services, but more than that, it's about being responsible to people, let's face it, everyone here is here for a reason, they have a past that has affected them one way or another and we use that to aid our recovery or our experience to keep well, and pass that on to people who are in need of that help.

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

Personally, I am an overthinker, and my heart is in a good place, no matter what pain or hurt I have underlying.

I understand that non-members need to do tasks, but if they haven't, I would be very encouraged to contact them to see if they need any support, I have been in the position in my life where I haven't been able to complete tasks and lost my job because of it, whereas, if my manager had spoken to me about why I hadn't completed tasks, I would of explained the mental torture I was experiencing as well as the physical pain and there may have been a different outcome.

I believe good leadership is all about supporting, loving and caring as we do when we listen to our members, and the aim of 7 cups is to boost the community, not just in numbers, but in attitude and support, and this is demonstrated quite widely by the number of positive vibes from the community, I haven't actually read one complaint.

1 I really like how service leadership is where the responsibility is spread over many levels of roles on cups. I can give 2 examples In group members rooms there are rs mod globe mod and paid mods to help keep the rooms safe. In l rooms there are ps lrs cs crm. They all have different Responsibilities to help keep the rooms up going.

2 I will keep doing my part in my roles and move up to a higher roles.

@Goalsforlife at first I was confused about the roles in the group chat rooms, especially in LSR but now, I'm made aware of it and I agree that the variation in responsibilities helps us in providing better service :) thank you for sharing your thoughts :)

@CosmicMiracle i think that is all so true! you gave a great example and that's right - "we are the change we want to see in the world"

@Heather225

What do you think of the idea of service leadership?

I think that it is important to implement service leadership in our lives and on 7 Cups.

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

An example of service leadership I've seen on 7 Cups are listeners welcoming other members/listeners that join in group chats.

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

I can become a better "servant" to the community by applying for a service leadership role such as a mentor.

@zareya

& we are very lucky to have you on cups!

Hello everyone,

1: I believe that leaders are a must in any community one example I could name is just helping our members at their most difficult times, the perfect example would be accepting chat request.

2. One example of becoming a better leader is by taking the LDP. I owe it the community to soak in whatever resources they have.

@Josh3889

These are great ways to learn & become a better leader!