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!
After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please proceed to the end of Course 4!ÃÂ
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@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 feel connecetd with the vision of this platform. As a listener am giving that emotional support to ones in need by my active listening within the community guidelines. Over the time , i have got involved in some roles like listening coach, quality mentor, AL test grading, safety patrol, peer support besides helping with translation project
@blissart
Thank you for all this amazing work you do here!! Remember how important your contribution is. I feel proud of you!
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 an active verified listener on this site, a large inclusive kind community. As an individual, I contribute by taking chats from members and listening to them without any judgment, with full empathy and to the best of my ability. As a team, I provide support to my fellow listeners as a peer supporter, forum supporter, and a community mentor. Within the community, I host sharing circles and am an active member of the Safety Patrol Team to keep the site safe. I wish to contribute as much as I can to the best of my ability.
@VerseArt
Your contribution to 7 Cups is indeed immense 
Thanks, Verse
@VerseArt Thank you for being a verified listener and giving your time to members who are seeking support!
@VerseArt
Have you thought about going into the path of Safety Patrol Outreach Team?
@VerseArt
You helped me find clarity to my own answer! Thanks! All the best :)
Hello @peacefulWarrior10
I'm glad you found clarity. Good luck :)
@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.
Currently, I am a verified active listener. As an individual, I am contributing through taking up 1:1 member chat. Within the community, I have contributed by answering some questions. In the past, I tried to increase awareness about 7 Cups by creating a twitter handle (@7cupsoftea54) and by tweeting short introduction of 7 cups along with my 7 Cups referral code while including trending hashtags (to gain visibility). Right now, I am not holding any leadership position at 7 Cups. I intend to apply for the leadership position after completing the coursework for the course 5.
@shiningSound31
Somewhere I am getting this feeling that perhaps I was not right creating that twitter handle. If senior leaders at 7 cups feels, I would delete it. Please, if possible, let me know your honest opinion.
@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 think that every member and every listener is an important part of our 7 cups community and we together make this site safe and welcoming by our activity. As an individual, I am contributing to talking to members and helping new listeners on the path and answering the questions they have. As a member of the Around the World team, we are regularly working on fun and bonding activities for members. Within the community, I have the role of CML and together with my fellow listeners, we are ensuring that everything is well organized, that the team is collaborating, and that members get the support they need. We are striving to create a supportive environment for everyone to share their experience and to feel welcomed.
@MoonlightHelper1
Glad you made it this far. Good job :)
@MoonlightHelper1
I agree that every member and listener is an important part of this community. Amazing, thoughtful response! Thank you for everything you do for our community, you are appreciated!
@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 am a part of this community by being a listener to members and providing compassion to others who need it. I am contributing as an individual by doing my part to help listen to other's problems with a loving heart. I am contributing as a team by giving praise and feedback to my colleagues. I am contributing to the community by completing the LDP and helping out with Sharing Circles, as well as listening to others in the community. :)
@CognitiveACE
Being active listeners like ourselves is a great skill to have and I'm proud that you make others happy with the skills that you have. :)
@CognitiveACE
Thank you for all that you do :)
@CognitiveACE Awesome!
@CognitiveACE
That is great to hear! Keep it up :)
@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
🌸 As an individual, I provide support to members through 1-1 chats and also support my mentees by conducting mock chats, providing resources, etc so that they can gain the confidence to become great listeners.
As a team, I am part of the Listener Coaching Team. Here, we help provide short term coaching to listeners who would benefit from it. And as Misty mentioned, we have a wonderful Care Requests project going on which too ensures that listeners feel supported and encouraged.
Within the community, I am an active member of the safety patrol team and keep myself updated with the changes going on
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22 Thank you for being part of the Listener Coaching Team! I feel sad when members feel that they got a "bad" listener, so your job is helping resolve that issue!
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22
Good response! Thank you so much for all your contributions to the community!
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22
Seeing members of the safety patrol team always puts a smile on my face because it just seems like that role is overlooked sometimes, and I'll also be sure to check out the Care Requests project you mentioned!
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22
The community of safety patroling has been really important to help with the safety of the website.
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22 That sounds amazing! It's very important that you offer support in multiple ways!
@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.
2. Please reply to 3 of your peers in the thread!
I am a part of this community by contributing towards a better tomorrow. I like to foster a lot of validation for my fellow peers, just to help them keep going.
@SynSavory
As an individual: I like to help others because it makes me and the other feel better about themselves while fostering some d
As a team; I like to keep others calm with consistent and reliable feedback.
As a community member: I like to raise awareness about important causes.
@SynSavory
Thank you for all that you do :)
@SynSavory I really like what you said about enjoying keeping others calm. 
@SynSavory
*D = direction.
@SynSavory Thank you for validating others! I know I'd appreciate that.
@SynSavory
great to hear!
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 am a chat supporter in this community, and I contribute by helping others when they are struggling with a chat. I am a part of the team that helps listeners be better listeners for member and within the community that provides emotional support for those who seek it.
2. Please reply to 3 of your peers in the thread!
Okay!
@JaimieF
Thank you for all that you do :)
@JaimieF
Amazinggg! Thank you for being so awesome <3
@JaimieF
Awesome, lovely job, thanks for all your service here!
@JaimieF Just as a member of the community, I always feel really reassured just knowing that there is a Chat Support team that helps take care of listeners who are seeking emotional support after difficult chats.
Great! Thanks for all you do
@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 find it very important to recognize the work of others. I say this orally at any time because feedback, encouragement, is very important.
@Mankka
Great Response!
@Mankka
Very good, I approve! :P
@Mankka and you are doing a great job. That's what maybe helps you being a good host :)
@DonaldDraper thank you 👍
@Mankka i love your response!
@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.
As an listener I motivate and support members through requests and long term support.
As a team I host Sharing Circles which I believe helps the community and various team members
@BookChunky
Awesome, thank you for everything you do and all your hard work!
@BookChunky Thank you for all your hard work!
Well put ❤️