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 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
I'm helping people! I'm an LSC host with my awesome co-host sea and I'm also helping myself and rewarding me with self care breaks!
@thisisirene
it's awesome that you help out the community by hosting LSC sessions!
@thisisirene Helping people coupled with self-care, when done consistently, can make life feel good.
@thisisirene
I'm glad to see that you are taking part in the community and also taking care of yourself
@thisisirene Self-Care breaks are super important! Happy to see that you are remembering to take care of yourself!
@thisisirene, self care breaks are way more important than a lot of people realize. It is a great opportunity to take our minds off of our problems and focus on our own well beings.
1. I have been a listener here for more than 4 years. I try to take up atleast 1 chat request every day, if not more. If I can make at least one person smile every day, it's a day well spent for me. Also, I recently joined the Care team and my training is going on.
@SweetDreamer69
Great answer and thanks for helping out
@SweetDreamer69
That's great!!! I see that you are really dedicated.
@SweetDreamer69 That's a great goal and impressive! Thanks for all you do here :)
Hello @SweetDreamer69! I love that you are on the Care Team! Our team is made up of wonderful people! I really liked how you said "If I can make at least one person smile every day, it's a day well spent for me." It is always important to find the positive things in our days whether it is big or small. :)
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.
I am a part of this wonderful community as my goals and visions are closely tied with that of the culture observed here in 7 cups. At the moment I am a verified listener under the 7 cups listening community and I am undergoing a leadership program that will further enhance and allow me to spread my support and offer support and help to a larger group of people. As for the community I offer regular support in group support chats and listener group chats by guiding others.
@giggleZebra2708 we are glad to have you!
@giggleZebra2708
I'm glad to see that you are offering support and also actively doing what's necessary to broaden your range of support as well.
@giggleZebra2708
@Heather225
Trying to follow all guideline of 7cups
By practising empathic and active listening
Be respectful to everyone.
By taking role and responsibility and doing it with sincerity.
@blindHeart12
Yes. Sincerity is necessary in order to have empathy and to practice good activities listening.
Give an example of how you are part of this community *
I had been here more as listener than any role. I tried my best to be good listener and tried to keep improving myself. If someone ask for help if I have knowledge about it i surely share
@blindHeart12 yay! we are happy to have you
@Lww873
Same here
@blindHeart12 Sounds good(:
@Fristo
Thank you Fristo.
@blindHeart12
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
@peacefulIris56
Thank you Peace.
@blindHeart12 You're welcome
I'm a part of the community as a listener and supportive person. I love to visit chat rooms and respond to posts made by my peers!
@Lww873
Best of luck on your leadership journey!
@Lww873
Thank you for being supportive of others in the community
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.
Ans: As an individual: I’m contributing as a listener by taking member chats and helping out as much as I can! Checking in with my members and keeping notes of their progress are all ways I contribute as an individual.
As for team and community, I try to be an active participant in the listener chat rooms and discussions. I like to help new members feel welcome and guide them with certain resources when it’s required. I often take part in forum discussions and maintain a good relationship with fellow listeners.
@cuteeeezombieeee
I'm part of this community a listener and a helpful person in general.
@cuteeeezombieeee Glad for the kind energy you share here(:
@cuteeeezombieeee
That's really nice😊
@cuteeeezombieeee
I am glad that you are an active participant and that you are welcoming to new members.
Hello Everyone!
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 as an active listener with leadership responsibilities.
~Individually, I contribute by listening to and supporting members, listeners, and mentees, as well as assisting them in learning and growing.
~As a member of the Chatroom Mentor Leaders' team, Safety Patrol Outreach team, Listener Coaching Team, Care Team, Active Listening tests Grader team, Listener Verifiers Team, and as the Support Team Leader for Sharing Circles, I contribute as part of a team by assisting and supporting team members, working toward a positive outcome that benefits the community, and managing various aspects of 7 Cups.
~Within the community, I contribute by assisting and supporting everyone, including myself, in learning and growing, and eventually working towards achieving the mission of 7 Cups.
Thank You!
Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
@SuryanshSingh
Yes. Assisting yourself and others to grow and improve are wonderful attributes to have.
Hi @SuryanshSingh! Glad to see that you’re part of so many important teams around the community. You’re an amazing leader. Keep up the good work!
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 look to lead by example. I look to shower kindness on those who come in contact with me, and leave them with that inspiration to take the kindness-chain further.
@Fristo
That's really sweet of you ❤
@Fristo
Yes. Leading by example is a wonderful characteristic of a true leader. Reaching out with kindness and compassion are just as important.
@Frisco
Also, it's nice to see the inspiration in people. Those are all wonderful characteristics.
I listen as an active listener, look to spread good energy in group rooms, and sometimes participate in forum, as well as lead discussions occasionaly.
@Fristo
Spreading good energy and taking lead spreads more good energy. I like that.