Course 4. Foundational Leadership Principles: (Discussion #4) Lead Within the Community
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Welcome back, crew! We've discussed leading yourself and others. Let's talk about leading ÃÂ within the community!
A car is a ÃÂ system that has different levels of components. Each component is a system in itself like engine, accelerator, gears, clutch, tires, seats, front deck, mirrors, and so on. Each of these components is also a system too. But when they are integrated into one big system, it comprises the bigger picture as a car which facilitates movement from one place to another. ÃÂ
Similarly, 7Cups is a system. A system of small systems that have their own defined set of goals but contributing towards a bigger goal (community goal).
When you are a lead of a project, you are not just leading your own project but also within the community as well. Examples: Verified Listener Program, Active Listening Tests, Listener Coaching, Quality Mentor, Listener Support Chat Rooms, and so on are individual projects that contribute to supporting a user to become a better listener to support the member they listen to and the community at large. Everyone is functioning as an integral part of the system. ÃÂ
To ensure the smooth operation of your system and the whole system, you need to collaborate with other community and project leaders to problem solve and be well synced. ÃÂ
Everything is interlinked and interconnected. You are part of the community and leading within the community. And, when everyone collectively gathers together to achieve one purpose, we are cultivating a sense of community solidarity.
Exercise:
1. ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community. ÃÂ
2. Please reply to 3 of your peers in the thread!
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@Heather225
As a room supporter and future moderator (waiting on the training to be checked!!!), my part is to create a healthy chatting environment for the participants of the chatroom.
@Glue
As an individual I am an active listener; I am listening to people with mental health difficulties.
I am contributing to the community by participating in the chat, forums. 7Cups is built on people coming here for help, and I intend to keep playing my part.
@Glue
i like how you specify that you listen to people with mental health issues
@Glue
I hope you passed the mod test! :)
@Glue
Great Work! Hope u get selected soon for the next tasks.
@Heather225
1. ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I am a part of this community by leading with an example.
2) Showing the community that its okay to speak up and speak loud. Doing my part in the forums and responding to everyone's comments to appreciate them daily. Putting in the work to exceed the expectations of my fellow 7 cupsers. To show that i absolutely care alot about them, and taking academy courses to better effectively handle the way i treat people, listen, be respectful and kind. I am contributing as a team and within the community by posting forums that everyone can get involved in, without that, we wouldn't have a community, there is no i in team:)
@magicalOcean594
I love that you're showing people that they are allowed to speak and speak loudly. I think that's really important in a world where mental illnesses, abuse and other uncomfortable topics get silenced. Do you know the song "Speechless" by Naomi Scott? You kind of made me think of it.
@magicalOcean594
You're doing amazing 😄💕
@Heather225
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I am part of this community as a human being that likes to support others, but also to be supported.
I'm contributing to the community as an individual by taking different roles and doing the related tasks, as well as by growing every day.
As the teams I'm in, we help to improve the overall listening quality on 7 Cups and try to support every listener as good as possible.
I'm contributing within the community by connecting with others, reflecting myself, keeping up a good atmosphere and working hand in hand with my peers.
@audienta
That's amazing 😄
It looks like you have a great view of how you contribute to the community! : )
@audienta
In love with your first answer:
"I am part of this community as a human being that likes to support others, but also to be supported."
@Heather225
How am I part of this community? Contributing to it as individual? Team? Within the community? I have recently taken on a few roles. I am a forum supporter, script writer, and peer support. I am really enjoying giving something back to a community that has helped me to grow so much. As an individual, I contribute to it through one to one work. As a team, writing the scripts, it is not quite so ‘out the front’, but we work hard to make sure scripts are written, edited, and there for discussions, I check that I am working along the right lines, and what is required of me frequently. Peer support is definitely the most community based, I love being part of in and contributing, supporting other listeners and members alike, engaging in group chats, welcoming and supporting the groups, making it supportive.
Wow, that's a detailed explanation of how you contribute to the community.
Those roles sounds interesting and I'm glad you're enjoying it : )
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community. I try to put myself in whoever I am talking to because in the majority of the conversations I have experienced it and I know how they feel and I can offer something else to the table.
@blissfulTouch29
Thats great 😄
@Ninziesss thank you
Thanks for practicing empathy :)<3
@Heather225
1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I try to encourage and support people as much as possible. In my team, I try to help them as much as I can and as a mentor I try to help my mentees to become wonderful listeners and to support them in their journey.
@Ninziesss
Loved this answer!
I'm a member in this community and I usually communicate or support someone when I'm on 7 cups. But sometimes I'm on the forums sharing my opinion : )
Whoop whoop for support and sharing opinions!
@Aileen1114117
Forums are a great place to provide support! You are doing an awesome job 💗
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
This is a fabulous question :)
I'm an Academy Mentor (QLP), Quality Mentor, and Community Mentor. I contribute as an individual through mock chats and verfications. As a team through team building and growth. And within the community by spreading communal projects!
@WarmLightXO
Awesome to hear all of your roles and how you are contributing and building teams and encouraging growth ✨
@WarmLightXO
I loved your answer! Having interacted with you before, I can see that you really do contribute to the community <3
@WarmLightXO
That's lovely ☺️👍
@WarmLightXO Wow! You have really important roles that can be really helpful for the community. We appreciate you!
@Heather225
Q: ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how you are contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community. ÃÂ
A: I encourage people in this community and I help where I can, if someone has questions I answer them and I help them where they need help. I’m part of this community by being a lovely and caring person who loves to help people and to make them feel better.
- lena
@kenzolena
It is great to hear how you are contributing consistently and creating a positive environment by being a caring and lovely person ❤️
@Heather225
1) I am part of the 7 cups community and contributing as an individual by being a trained active listener and supporting people in a 1-1 and group environment. By being a chatroom moderator, I am part of a team contributing to the focus of these roles. I am also an adult teen listener so I can help support a wider community. I also try my best to engage in the sub-community forums which helps me contribute to the community.
@CalmWaves3939
That's wonderful 👍